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to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this[a] whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach. For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people’s own desires. They will refuse to listen to the truth and will turn to myths.

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  1. 2 Timothy 4:2 The Gk. lacks to do this