The apostle charges Timothy to be diligent, incessant, and faithful in his preaching; to watch, suffer patiently, and give full proof of his ministry, 2Tim 4:1-5. He predicts his own approaching death, and expresses the strongest confidence of being eternally happy, 2Tim 4:6-8. Desires Timothy to come and see him; shows that several had forsaken him, that others were gone to different districts, and that he had only Luke with him, 2Tim 4:9-12. Desires him to bring the cloak, book, and parchments, which he had left at Troas, 2Tim 4:13. Of Alexander the coppersmith's opposition, 2Tim 4:14, 2Tim 4:15. Tells Timothy how he was deserted by all when obliged to make his first defense before Nero; how God supported him, and the confidence with which he was inspired, 2Tim 4:16-18. Salutations to different persons at Ephesus, and from different persons at Rome, 2Tim 4:19-21. The apostolical benediction, 2Tim 4:22.
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I charge thee therefore before God - Whose herald thou art; and before the Lord Jesus Christ, whose salvation thou art to proclaim, and who is coming to judge the world - all that shall be found then alive, and all that have died from the foundation of the world.