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2 Timothy 4:1

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

2 Timothy 4:1

Verse 1 of 22

Scripture focus

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;

2 Timothy 4:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:1

Theological / Devotional

Charge. See on 1 Timothy 5:21. Paul here begins his final challenge to his young co-worker, Timothy. The chapter is filled with the language of the heart. Paul faces his own personal Calvary, but in a triumphant mood. His courage and resoluteness come into sharp focus.

Therefore. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of this word.

God, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Or, “God, even Christ Jesus.”

Shall. Gr. mello, “to be about” to do something, “to be on the point of” doing something.

Judge. Compare 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17. See on Revelation 22:12.

Quick. Or, “living.”

At. Rather “by.” Paul is here employing the oath and is swearing by the “appearing,” and “kingdom.”

Appearing. Gr. epiphaneia, “visible manifestation” (see on 1 Timothy 6:14).

Kingdom. Compare Matthew 6:10. The establishment of Christ’s eternal kingdom of righteousness and peace will follow His second advent (see Daniel 7:14, 27; Matthew 25:31; 2 Timothy 4:18; Revelation 11:15).

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