2 Timothy 4:9 bbe — Do your best to come to me before long:

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"Do your best to come to me before long:"

— 2 Timothy 4:9, Bible in Basic English

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“Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:”
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2 Timothy 4 — Context

For I am even now being offered, and my end is near.

I have made a good fight, I have come to the end of my journey, I have kept the faith:

From now on, the crown of righteousness is made ready for me, which the Lord, the upright judge, Will give to me at that day: and not only to me, but to all those who have had love for his revelation.

Do your best to come to me before long:

For Demas has gone away from me, for love of this present life, and has gone to Thessalonica: Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and take him with you; for he is of use to me in the work.

Tychicus I sent to Ephesus.

2 Timothy 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:9 say?

2 Timothy 4:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do your best to come to me before long:”

Where is 2 Timothy 4:9 in the Bible?

2 Timothy 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 9.

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 4:9.

What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:9 in?

2 Timothy 4:9 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 4:9?

2 Timothy 4:9 reads (BBE): “Do your best to come to me before long:” 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.

2 Timothy 4:9 bbe — Do your best to come to me before long:

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