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2 Timothy 4:5

2 Timothy 4:5
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But watch thou in all things,.... Relating to himself, his doctrine, and conversation; and to others, to feed the flock of God under his care, to know the state of them, and care for them; to give the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But watch thou in all things - Be vigilant against error and against sin, and faithful in the performance of duty; See the Mat 25:13 note; 1Co 16:13 note. Endure afflictions - See the notes at 2Ti…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But watch thou in all things - It is possible to be overtaken in a fault, to neglect one's duty, and to lose one's soul. Watching unto prayer prevents all these evils.

Endure afflictions - Let no…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Timothy 4:1-8

Observe, I. How awfully this charge is introduced (Ti2 4:1): I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom. Observe, The…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But watch thou Exactly and fully, but thou, be thou watchful and sober, combining A.V. and R.V., and emphasising the pronoun. The proper force of the verb is certainly -sobriety" literal and then…