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

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 4:5 The wickedness and falling away of the world, ought to cause faithful ministers to be so much the more careful.
  2. 2 Timothy 4:5 Prove and show by good and substantial proof, that thou art the true minister of God.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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