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;

2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

6For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

15Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

20Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

21Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

22The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. (The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.)

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall iudge the quicke and the dead at his appearing, and his kingdome:

2Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprooue, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering & doctrine.

3For the time wil come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their owne lusts shall they heape to themselues teachers, hauing itching eares:

4And they shall turne away their eares from the trueth, and shall be turned vnto fables.

5But watch thou in all things, indure afflictions, doe the worke of an Euangelist, make full proofe of thy ministery.

6For I am now readie to bee offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

7I haue fought a good fight, I haue finished my course, I haue kept the faith.

8Hencefoorth there is layde vp for me a crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord the righteous iudge shall giue me at that day: and not to me only, but vnto them also that loue his appearing.

9Doe thy diligence to come shortly vnto me:

10For Demas hath forsaken me, hauing loued this present world, and is departed vnto Thessalonica: Crescens to Galatia, Titus vnto Dalmatia.

11Onely Luke is with me. Take Marke and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministerie.

12And Tychicus haue I sent to Ephesus.

13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou commest, bring with thee, but especially the parchments.

14Alexander the Coppersmith did mee much euill, the Lord reward him according to his works.

15Of whom bee thou ware also, for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16At my first answere no man stood with mee, but all men forsooke mee: I pray God that it may not bee laid to their charge.

17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully knowen, and that all the Gentiles might heare: and I was deliuered out of the mouth of the Lyon.

18And the Lord shall deliuer mee from euery euill worke, and will preserue me vnto his heauenly kingdome; to whom bee glory for euer, and euer. Amen.

19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the houshold of Onesiphorus.

20Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus haue I left at Miletum sicke.

21Doe thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

22The Lord Iesus Christ bee with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second Epistle vnto Timotheus, ordeined the first Bishop of the Church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.

i == Acts 10:42

II == Titus

1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who willjudge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: 2 proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching. 3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers 4 and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths. 5 But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry. 6 For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. 8 From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. 9 Try to join me soon, 10 for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke is the only one with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. 12 I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak I left with Carpus in Troas, the papyrus rolls, and especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 You too be on guard against him, for he has strongly resisted our preaching. 16 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. 19 Greet Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus remained in Corinth, while I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. 21 Try to get here before winter. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers send greetings. 22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with all of you.

v 1. This is not just advice, but a solemn charge before God. Be reminded of various OT charges. “His appearing” seems to refer to the Rapture with the judgment of believers which immediately follows. The mention of the millennial kingdom here may be in view of the fact that we will rule and reign with Christ at that time.

v 2. Our responsibility is proclaiming the Word, not promoting social programs etc. There needs to be a sense of urgency, whether the opportunities seem favorable or not. Correct those who are in error, rebuke those in sin, and encourage those who are doing right, and do all these with patient teaching.

v 3. The time is upon us when people reject sound Bible teaching and need merely go to another church and they can hear messages that do not convict them.

v 4. Not only in liberal churches, but in the media and in our public school system, old values are being ridiculed. American history is being rewritten, and many godly men in our heritage are being characterized as irreligious at best and vile at worst. Documented statements of their belief in God are being removed from our history books and from exhibition in our national parks services.

v 5. It isn’t enough to keep ourselves from error and stand firm in the face of persecution. We must take the initiative in witnessing the gospel to others. It has been said that evangelism is not what we do, but how we live and turn it to the gospel.

v 6. Paul realizes that his death as a martyr by the Romans is near.

v 7. He could look back on his life without shame, knowing he had been faithful to the end.

v 8. He knows the Lord will give him the victor’s crown, but it is for all of us who yearn for and welcome the coming of the Lord. We should purify ourselves, 1Jn. 3:3.

v 9. See v. 13, 21. He needed his coat before winter, but yearned for fellowship.

v 10. Titus was on a faithful mission and perhaps Crescens, but Demas had defected, not because of fear, which was understandable, but for love of this world.

v 11. Luke was a valued friend and physician. Mark has matured and Paul is aware of the help he could be. His early past is forgiven and forgotten.

v 12. Apparently Tychicus was doing a ministry for Paul in the Ephesian church.

v 13. The cloak was a thick upper garment of wool, sometimes leather, to protect against the weather. It was long and sleeveless like a sack with an opening for the head. I don’t even like vests and would have wanted arms on mine. Timothy would know what books, but Paul especially wanted what was probably the scriptures.

v 14,15. This would have been the Alexander Paul delivered unto Satan, 1Tim. 1:20, possibly the one in Acts 19:33,34, but Paul leaves vengeance to the Lord. At least his present opposition posed a danger to other Christians.

v 16, 17. All other believers may have been fearful of appearing in defense of Paul at the preliminary hearing. He was conscious of the Lord’s presence and apparently had an opportunity to give out the gospel. He was delivered from real lions or Nero.

v 18. After this trial Paul expected reprieve till after winter (v21), but he was actually killed before summer was over. But he knew it would be in God’s timing.

v 19-22. Paul concludes with greetings from himself and other believers in the area, then a usual committing them unto the Lord.