2 Timothy 4:2 - Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order) to preach the message, to insist upon proclaiming it (whether the time is right or not), to convince, reproach, and encourage, as you teach with all patience. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being unflagging and inexhaustible in patience and teaching. American Standard Version (1901) preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. Common English Bible Preach the word. Be ready to do it whether it is convenient or inconvenient. Correct, confront, and encourage with patience and instruction. Catholic Public Domain Version that you should preach the word urgently, in season and out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke, with all patience and doctrine. |