2 Timothy 4:5 web — But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

World English Bible

"But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry."

— 2 Timothy 4:5, World English Bible

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

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preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

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For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;

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and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.

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But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

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For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.

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I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

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From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

2 Timothy 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:5 say?
2 Timothy 4:5 in the World English Bible reads: “But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:5 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:5 in?
2 Timothy 4:5 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 4:5?
2 Timothy 4:5 reads (WEB): “But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your 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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