This Week's Bible Reading
 
October 15, 2026 

2_Timothy 4:1-5
King James Version

“1 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;
2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
3 For 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;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”

Context:

Paul wrote 2 Timothy while imprisoned in Rome and expecting death soon (see 2 Timothy 4:6–8). Timothy, his younger ministry partner, was facing false teaching, opposition, and discouragement.

Chapter 3 warns that difficult times and spiritual deception will come. Paul reminds Timothy that Scripture is inspired by God and equips believers for every good work (3:14–17). The command to “preach the word” in 4:1–5 follows directly from this teaching.

What is the meaning of 2_Timothy 4:1-5:

In 2 Timothy 4:1–5, Paul gives Timothy a solemn charge to remain faithful as a minister of the gospel.

God’s truth should be proclaimed faithfully and patiently, even when it is unpopular. Christian servants must remain steady, endure opposition, and fulfill their calling rather than adjusting the message to satisfy their audience.

• Verse 1: Timothy is accountable before God and Christ, who will judge the living and the dead.
• Verse 2: He must proclaim Scripture consistently, correcting, warning, and encouraging with patience.
• Verses 3–4: Some people will reject sound doctrine and seek teachers who confirm their desires.
• Verse 5: Timothy must remain watchful, endure hardship, evangelize, and complete his ministry.

In Summary:

Paul is passing responsibility to Timothy. Because Scripture is God-given and people may resist its truth, Timothy must faithfully proclaim it without changing the message to please his audience.

Source Documentation:

1) King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/

2) The Holy Bible, King James Version. https://hailmary.com/bible/KJV/