And shall turn their ears from the truth, and shall be given unto [a]fables.

[b]But watch thou in all things: suffer adversity: do the work of an Evangelist: [c]cause thy ministry to be thoroughly liked of.

[d]For I am now ready to be [e]offered, and the time of my departing is at hand.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 4:4 To false and unprofitable doctrines, which the world is now so bewitched withal, that it had rather the open light of the truth were utterly put out, when it would come out of darkness.
  2. 2 Timothy 4:5 The wickedness and falling away of the world, ought to cause faithful ministers to be so much the more careful.
  3. 2 Timothy 4:5 Prove and show by good and substantial proof, that thou art the true minister of God.
  4. 2 Timothy 4:6 He foretelleth his death to be at hand, and setteth before them an excellent example, both of invincible constancy and sure hope.
  5. 2 Timothy 4:6 To be offered for a drink offering: and he alludeth to the pouring out of blood or wine which was used in sacrifices.

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