I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

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

And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth 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 unto all them also that love his appearing.

Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

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

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

12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

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

15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

Preach the Word

(A)I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, (B)who is to judge the living and the dead, and by (C)his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; (D)reprove, rebuke, and (E)exhort, with complete patience and teaching. (F)For the time is coming when people will not endure (G)sound[a] teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and (H)will turn away from listening to the truth and (I)wander off into myths. But as for you, (J)always be sober-minded, (K)endure suffering, do the work of (L)an evangelist, (M)fulfill your ministry.

For (N)I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my (O)departure has come. (P)I have fought the good fight, (Q)I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is (R)laid up for me (S)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, (T)the righteous judge, will award to me on (U)that day, and not only to me but also to all (V)who have loved his appearing.

Personal Instructions

(W)Do your best to come to me soon. 10 For (X)Demas, (Y)in love with (Z)this present world, (AA)has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia,[b] (AB)Titus to Dalmatia. 11 (AC)Luke alone is with me. Get (AD)Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. 12 (AE)Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. 14 (AF)Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; (AG)the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. (AH)May it not be charged against them! 17 But (AI)the Lord stood by me and (AJ)strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and (AK)all the Gentiles might hear it. So (AL)I was rescued (AM)from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. (AN)To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

19 Greet (AO)Prisca and Aquila, and (AP)the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left (AQ)Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. 21 (AR)Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.[c]

22 The Lord be (AS)with your spirit. (AT)Grace be with you.[d]

Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 4:3 Or healthy
  2. 2 Timothy 4:10 Some manuscripts Gaul
  3. 2 Timothy 4:21 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
  4. 2 Timothy 4:22 The Greek for you is plural

Preach the Word

(A)I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to (B)judge the living and the dead, and by His (C)appearing and His kingdom: preach (D)the word; be ready [a]in season and out of season; (E)correct, rebuke, and [b]exhort, with [c]great (F)patience and instruction. For (G)the time will come when they will not tolerate (H)sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires, and they (I)will turn their ears away from the truth and (J)will turn aside to myths. But as for you, (K)use self-restraint in all things, (L)endure hardship, do the work of an (M)evangelist, fulfill your (N)ministry.

For I am already being (O)poured out as a drink offering, and the time of (P)my departure has come. (Q)I have fought the good fight, I have finished (R)the course, I have kept (S)the faith; in the future there (T)is reserved for me (U)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on (V)that day; and not only to me, but also to (W)all who have loved His (X)appearing.

Personal Concerns

(Y)Make every effort to come to me soon; 10 for (Z)Demas, having loved (AA)this present [d]world, has deserted me and gone to (AB)Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to [e](AC)Galatia, (AD)Titus to Dalmatia. 11 (AE)Only (AF)Luke is with me. Take along (AG)Mark and bring him with you, (AH)for he is useful to me for service. 12 But I have sent (AI)Tychicus to (AJ)Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the overcoat which I left at (AK)Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments. 14 (AL)Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; (AM)the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 Be on guard against him yourself too, for he vigorously opposed our [f]teaching.

16 At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; (AN)may it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and (AO)strengthened me, so that through me (AP)the proclamation might [g]be (AQ)fully accomplished, and that all (AR)the Gentiles might hear; and I was (AS)rescued out of (AT)the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will [h](AU)bring me safely to His (AV)heavenly kingdom; (AW)to [i]Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

19 Greet Prisca and (AX)Aquila, and (AY)the household of Onesiphorus. 20 (AZ)Erastus remained at (BA)Corinth, but I left (BB)Trophimus sick at (BC)Miletus. 21 (BD)Make every effort to come before (BE)winter. Eubulus greets you, also Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.

22 (BF)The Lord be with your spirit. (BG)Grace be with you.

Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 4:2 I.e., whether it is convenient or not
  2. 2 Timothy 4:2 Or encourage
  3. 2 Timothy 4:2 Lit all
  4. 2 Timothy 4:10 Or age
  5. 2 Timothy 4:10 One early ms Gaul
  6. 2 Timothy 4:15 Lit words
  7. 2 Timothy 4:17 Or be fulfilled
  8. 2 Timothy 4:18 Or save me for
  9. 2 Timothy 4:18 Lit Whom

Sa harap ng Diyos at ni Cristo Jesus, na siyang hahatol sa mga buháy at sa mga patay sa kanyang pagdating bilang hari, itinatagubilin ko ito sa iyo: ipangaral mo ang salita; pagsikapan mo iyan umaayon man ang panahon o hindi. Ituwid mo ang mga tao, sawayin sila, palakasin ang kanilang loob sa pamamagitan ng iyong matiyagang pagtuturo. Sapagkat darating ang panahon na hindi makikinig ang mga tao sa wastong aral. Sa halip, upang masunod ang kanilang kagustuhan, maghahanap sila ng mga gurong magtuturo sa kanila ng mga gusto nilang marinig. Tatalikod sila sa pakikinig sa katotohanan at babaling sa pakikinig ng mga alamat. Kaya magpakahinahon ka, tiisin mo ang mga kahirapan, gampanan mo ang gawain ng isang ebanghelista, at pagbutihin mo ang iyong paglilingkod.

Dumating na ang panahon ng aking pagpanaw. Ibinuhos na ang aking buhay tulad ng isang inuming-handog. Nakipaglaban ako nang mabuti, natapos ko na ang aking takbuhin, nanatili ako sa pananampalataya. Ngayon ay nakalaan na sa akin ang koronang inilaan sa mga matuwid, na sa araw na iyon ay igagawad sa akin ng Panginoon, ang makatarungang hukom. Ngunit ito'y hindi lamang sa akin, kundi sa lahat ng nananabik sa kanyang muling pagdating.

Mga Personal na Tagubilin

Sikapin mong makapunta rito sa akin sa lalong madaling panahon. 10 Iniwan (A) na ako ni Demas, dahil sa kanyang pag-ibig sa kasalukuyang buhay. Pumunta siya sa Tesalonica. Si Crescente nama'y nagtungo sa Galacia, at si Tito ay sa Dalmacia. 11 Si (B) Lucas na lamang ang kasama ko. Himukin mong sumama sa iyo si Marcos papunta rito, sapagkat malaking tulong siya sa aking gawain. 12 Pinapunta (C) ko si Tiquico sa Efeso. 13 Dalhin (D) mo rito ang aking balabal na iniwan ko kay Carpo sa Troas. Dalhin mo rin ang aking mga aklat, lalo na iyong mga yari sa balat. 14 Napakasama (E) ng ginawa sa akin ng panday-tansong si Alejandro. Ang Panginoon na ang bahalang gumanti sa kanyang ginawa. 15 Mahigpit ang pagtutol niya sa ating ipinapangaral, kaya mag-ingat ka sa kanya. 16 Sa unang paglilitis ay walang sumama sa akin; pinabayaan ako ng lahat. Huwag nawa itong ibilang ng Panginoon laban sa kanila. 17 Ngunit hindi ako pinabayaan ng Panginoon! Sinamahan niya ako at binigyan ng lakas upang maipahayag ang mensahe at mapakinggan ito ng lahat ng mga Hentil. At gaya ng pagkaligtas mula sa bibig ng leon, ako'y naligtas mula sa tiyak na kamatayan. 18 Ang Panginoon ang magliligtas sa akin sa bawat masamang gawa at siya rin ang maghahatid sa akin sa kanyang kaharian sa langit. Sa kanya ang kaluwalhatian magpakailanman. Amen.

Huling Pagbati at Basbas

19 Ikumusta (F) mo ako kina Priscila at Aquila at sa sambahayan ni Onesiforo. 20 Nanatili (G) si Erasto sa Corinto, si Trofimo naman ay iniwan kong maysakit sa Mileto. 21 Pilitin mong makapunta dito bago magtaglamig. Kinukumusta ka nina Eubulo, Pudente, Lino, Claudia, at ng lahat ng mga kapatid. 22 Sumaiyo nawa ang Panginoon.[a] Sumainyo ang lahat ng biyaya ng Diyos.[b]

Footnotes

  1. 2 Timoteo 4:22 Sa Griyego, sumaiyong Espiritu.
  2. 2 Timoteo 4:22 Sa ibang mga kasulatan ay mayroong Amen.