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. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionHerald 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. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. See the chapterCommon English BiblePreach the word. Be ready to do it whether it is convenient or inconvenient. Correct, confront, and encourage with patience and instruction. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Versionthat you should preach the word urgently, in season and out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke, with all patience and doctrine. See the chapter |