Preach the Word

4 I charge [you], therefore, in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,[fn] who will judge [the] living and [the] dead, and [in view] of His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season [and] out of season; reprove, rebuke, [and] encourage with every [ form of] patient instruction.

3 For [the] time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit [their] own desires. 4 [So] they will turn [their] ears {away} from the truth and turn aside to myths.

5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do [the] work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 6 For I {am} already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.