2 Timothy 4:5 Meaning
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Context Explained
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:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
2 Timothy 2:3
Both verses encourage enduring hardships as a good soldier of Christ.
Matthew 28:19
This verse relates to the call to evangelism and fulfilling the Great Commission.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Both verses emphasize the importance of completing one's ministry with diligence.
Source: 2 Timothy 4:5