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2 Timothy 4:11 akjv — Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

American King James Version

"Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. "

— 2 Timothy 4:11, American King James Version

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

8

From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.

9

Do your diligence to come shortly to me:

10

For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

11

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

12

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

13

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when you come, bring with you, and the books, but especially the parchments.

14

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

2 Timothy 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Timothy 4:11 say?
2 Timothy 4:11 in the American King James Version reads: “Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:11 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 4:11.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:11 in?
2 Timothy 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 4:11?
2 Timothy 4:11 reads (AKJV): “Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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