2 Timothy 4:9 web — Be diligent to come to me soon,

World English Bible

"Be diligent to come to me soon,"

— 2 Timothy 4:9, World English Bible

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

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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.

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Be diligent to come to me soon,

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for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

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Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

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But I sent Tychicus 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 World English Bible reads: “Be diligent to come to me soon,”
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 (WEB): “Be diligent to come to me soon,” 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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