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II Timóteo, 4

1. diamarturomai oun egw enwpion tou qeou kai tou kuriou ihsou cristou tou mellontoV krinein zwntaV kai nekrouV kata thn epifaneian autou kai thn basileian autou

1. testificor coram Deo et Christo Jesu qui judicaturus est vivos ac mortuos et adventum ipsius et regnum ejus

2. khruxon ton logon episthqi eukairwV akairwV elegxon epitimhson parakaleson en pash makroqumia kai didach

2. prædica verbum insta oportune inportune argue obsecra increpa in omni patientia et doctrina

3. estai gar kairoV ote thV ugiainoushV didaskaliaV ouk anexontai alla kata taV epiqumiaV taV idiaV eautoiV episwreusousin didaskalouV knhqomenoi thn akohn

3. erit enim tempus cum sanam doctrinam non sustinebunt sed ad sua desideria coacervabunt sibi magistros prurientes auribus

4. kai apo men thV alhqeiaV thn akohn apostreyousin epi de touV muqouV ektraphsontai

4. et a veritate quidem auditum avertent ad fabulas autem convertentur

5. su de nhfe en pasin kakopaqhson ergon poihson euaggelistou thn diakonian sou plhroforhson

5. tu vero vigila in omnibus labora opus fac evangelistæ ministerium tuum imple

6. egw gar hdh spendomai kai o kairoV thV emhV analusewV efesthken

6. ego enim jam delibor et tempus meæ resolutionis instat

7. ton agwna ton kalon hgwnismai ton dromon teteleka thn pistin tethrhka

7. bonum certamen certavi cursum consummavi fidem servavi

8. loipon apokeitai moi o thV dikaiosunhV stefanoV on apodwsei moi o kurioV en ekeinh th hmera o dikaioV krithV ou monon de emoi alla kai pasin toiV hgaphkosin thn epifaneian autou

8. in reliquo reposita est mihi justitiæ corona quam reddet mihi Dominus in illa die justus judex non solum autem mihi sed et his qui diligunt adventum ejus

9. spoudason elqein proV me tacewV

9. festina venire ad me cito

10. dhmaV gar me egkatelipen agaphsaV ton nun aiwna kai eporeuqh eiV qessalonikhn krhskhV eiV galatian titoV eiV dalmatian

10. Demas enim me dereliquit diligens hoc sæculum et abiit Thessalonicam Crescens in Galliam Titus in Dalmatiam

11. loukaV estin monoV met emou markon analabwn age meta seautou estin gar moi eucrhstoV eiV diakonian

11. Lucas est mecum solus Marcum adsume et adduc tecum est enim mihi utilis in ministerium

12. tucikon de apesteila eiV efeson

12. Tychicum autem misi Ephesum

13. ton failonhn on apelipon en trwadi para karpw ercomenoV fere kai ta biblia malista taV membranaV

13. pænulam quam reliqui Troade apud Carpum veniens adfers et libros maxime autem membranas

14. alexandroV o calkeuV polla moi kaka enedeixato apodwh autw o kurioV kata ta erga autou

14. Alexander ærarius multa mala mihi ostendit reddat ei Dominus secundum opera ejus

15. on kai su fulassou lian gar anqesthken toiV hmeteroiV logoiV

15. quem et tu devita valde enim restitit verbis nostris

16. en th prwth mou apologia oudeiV moi sumparegeneto alla panteV me egkatelipon mh autoiV logisqeih

16. in prima mea defensione nemo mihi adfuit sed omnes me dereliquerunt non illis reputetur

17. o de kurioV moi paresth kai enedunamwsen me ina di emou to khrugma plhroforhqh kai akoush panta ta eqnh kai errusqhn ek stomatoV leontoV

17. Dominus autem mihi adstitit et confortavit me ut per me prædicatio impleatur et audiant omnes gentes et liberatus sum de ore leonis

18. kai rusetai me o kurioV apo pantoV ergou ponhrou kai swsei eiV thn basileian autou thn epouranion w h doxa eiV touV aiwnaV twn aiwnwn amhn

18. liberabit me Dominus ab omni opere malo et salvum faciet in regnum suum cæleste cui gloria in sæcula sæculorum amen

19. aspasai priskan kai akulan kai ton onhsiforou oikon

19. saluta Priscam et Aquilam et Onesifori domum

20. erastoV emeinen en korinqw trofimon de apelipon en milhtw asqenounta

20. Erastus remansit Corinthi Trophimum autem reliqui infirmum Mileti

21. spoudason pro ceimwnoV elqein aspazetai se eubouloV kai poudhV kai linoV kai klaudia kai oi adelfoi panteV

21. festina ante hiemem venire salutat te Eubulus et Pudens et Linus et Claudia et fratres omnes

22. o kurioV ihsouV cristoV meta tou pneumatoV sou h cariV meq umwn amhn [proV timoqeon deutera thV efesiwn ekklhsiaV prwton episkopon ceirotonhqenta egrafh apo rwmhV ote ek deuterou paresth pauloV tw kaisari nerwni]

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Footnotes:

4:1-2 - Paul instructs Timothy to preach the word, in season and out of season, with patience and teaching. Faithful preaching of the gospel is essential to maintaining the truth in a time of deception (see also 1 Corinthians 9:16 and Titus 2:15).

4:3-4 - Paul warns that times will come when people will not endure sound doctrine but will follow teachers who feed their own desires. Christian discernment is necessary to maintain truth in the midst of falsehood (see also Matthew 7:15-20 and 1 John 4:1).

4:6-8 - Paul reflects on his life and ministry, stating that he has fought the good fight, kept the faith, and awaits the crown of righteousness. Perseverance in faith is rewarded with eternal glory (see also Philippians 3:12-14 and Revelation 2:10).

4:9-13 - Paul asks Timothy to visit him, bringing his cloak and books. This request reveals the need for mutual support in the Christian life, both physical and spiritual (see also 2 Corinthians 13:11 and 1 Timothy 5:23).

Verses related to II Timóteo, 4:

2 Timothy chapter 4 concludes Paul's ministerial testament. What is the apostle's final calling? This powerful text exhorts Timothy to preach the Word persistently, even in difficult times. The chapter covers topics such as faithfulness in ministry, coming judgment, and eternal reward. Paulo reflects on his life, claiming to have completed his race and kept the faith. He also mentions his collaborators and adversaries. Ponder with us five biblical passages that amplify the final teachings of this powerful chapter.

Acts 20:29-30: "I know that after my departure, fierce wolves will enter your midst and will not spare the flock. And men will arise from among yourselves who will distort the truth, in order to attract the disciples." - This warning from Paul to the elders of Ephesus echoes his concern in 2 Timothy 4:3-4 about people who will stray from the truth.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25: "Don't you know that of all those who run in the stadium, only one wins the prize? Run in such a way that you reach the prize. All who compete in the games undergo rigorous training to obtain a crown that soon perishes; but we do it to win a crown that lasts forever." - This athletic metaphor from Paul aligns with his statement in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 about having finished the race and receiving the crown of righteousness.

Philippians 1:23-24: "I am pressed on both sides: I want to go and be with Christ, which is much better; yet it is more necessary, for your sakes, that I remain in the body." - This dilemma of Paul's reflects his situation in 2 Timothy 4:6, where he talks about his imminent departure.

Colossians 4:14: "Our beloved brother Luke the doctor and Demas send you greetings." - This mention of Luke and Demas relates to 2 Timothy 4:10-11, where Paul talks about Demas abandoning him and Luke being with him.

Revelation 22:20: "He who bears witness to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon!' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" - This longing for Christ's coming echoes Paul's expectation of the "crown of righteousness" in 2 Timothy 4:8, which the Lord will give "to all who love his coming."

FAQ:

What does it mean to "preach the word in season and out of season"?

It means always being ready to share the gospel, regardless of the circumstances. (2 Timothy 4:2)

What was Paul’s warning about those who reject sound doctrine?

He said the time would come when people would reject the truth and follow teachers who tell them what they want to hear. (2 Timothy 4:3-4)

How did Paul describe his life at the end of his ministry?

Paul said he had fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

What did Paul say about his crown of righteousness?

He stated that he would receive the crown of righteousness on the day of the Lord, reserved for all who have loved His appearing. (2 Timothy 4:8)

Who was Demas and why did Paul mention his attitude?

Demas abandoned Paul for the love of the world, serving as a warning about the need for perseverance in the faith. (2 Timothy 4:10)


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