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2 Timothy 4

2 Tim. 4:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ego (Greek #1473)
a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic)
KJV usage: I, me. For the other cases and the plural see 1691, 1698, 1700, 2248, 2249, 2254, 2257, etc.
Pronounce: eg-o'
charge
diamarturomai (Greek #1263)
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
KJV usage: charge, testify (unto), witness.
Pronounce: dee-am-ar-too'-rom-ahee
Origin: from 1223 and 3140
s thee therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
before
enopion (Greek #1799)
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
Pronounce: en-o'-pee-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, who shall
mello (Greek #3195)
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
KJV usage: about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
Pronounce: mel'-lo
Origin: a strengthened form of 3199 (through the idea of expectation)
judge
krino (Greek #2919)
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
KJV usage: avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to (sue at the) law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think.
Pronounce: kree'-no
Origin: properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially)
b the quick
zao (Greek #2198)
to live (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Pronounce: dzah'-o
Origin: a primary verb
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the dead
nekros (Greek #3498)
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
KJV usage: dead.
Pronounce: nek-ros'
Origin: from an apparently primary νέκυς (a corpse)
at
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
appearing
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
epiphaneia (Greek #2015)
a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ (past or future)
KJV usage: appearing, brightness.
Pronounce: ep-if-an'-i-ah
Origin: from 2016
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
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1 Tim. 5:21• 21I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that thou keep these things apart from prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. (1 Tim. 5:21)
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1 Tim. 6:13• 13I charge [thee] in the sight of God that keepeth all things alive, and Christ Jesus that witnessed before Pontius Pilate the good confession, (1 Tim. 6:13)
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Rev. 20:12‑13• 12And I saw the dead, the great and the little, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is {i}the book{/i} of life: and the dead were judged out of the things written in the books according to their works.
 13And the sea gave up the dead that were in it; and death and hades gave up the dead that were in them; and they were judged each according to their works. (Rev. 20:12‑13)

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Christ,
God,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-5:  He exhorts him to do his duty with all care and diligence;
6-8:  certifies him of the nearness of his death;
9-13:  wills him to come speedily unto him, and to bring Marcus with him, and certain things which he wrote for;
14-15:  warns him to beware of Alexander the smith.
16-18:  informs him what had befallen him at his first answering;
19-22:  and soon after he concludes.
charge.
2 Tim. 2:14• 14Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord that they fight not about words, to no profit, for subversion of those that hear. (2 Tim. 2:14)
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1 Tim. 5:21• 21I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that thou keep these things apart from prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. (1 Tim. 5:21)
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1 Tim. 6:13• 13I charge [thee] in the sight of God that keepeth all things alive, and Christ Jesus that witnessed before Pontius Pilate the good confession, (1 Tim. 6:13)
who.
Psa. 50:6•  (Psa. 50:6)
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Psa. 96:13•  (Psa. 96:13)
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Psa. 98:9•  (Psa. 98:9)
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Matt. 16:27• 27{i}For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to each according to his doings.{/i} (Matt. 16:27)
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Matt. 25:31‑46• 31But when the Son of man shall have come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit down upon his throne of glory,
 32and all the nations shall be gathered before him; and he shall separate them from one another, as the shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats;
 33and he will set the sheep on his right but the goats on the left.
 34Then shall the King say to those on his right, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the world's foundation.
 35For I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;
 36naked, and ye clothed me; I was ill, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.
 37Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungering, and fed thee; or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
 38and when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in; or naked, and clothed thee?
 39and when saw we thee sick or in prison, and came unto thee?
 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did [it] to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did [it] to me.
 41Then shall he say also to those on the left, Go from me, accursed, into the everlasting fire that is prepared for the devil and his angels.
 42For I was hungry, and ye gave me not to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me not to drink;
 43I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick and in prison, and ye visited me not.
 44Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and ministered not to thee?
 45Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did [it] not to one of these least, ye did [it] not to me.
 46And these shall go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life everlasting. (Matt. 25:31‑46)
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John 5:22‑27• 22for not even the Father judgeth anyone, but hath given all the judgment to the Son;
 23that all may honour the Son even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father that sent him.
 24Verily, verily, I say to you, He that heareth my word and believeth him that sent me hath life eternal, and cometh not into judgment, but is passed out of death into life.
 25Verily, verily I say to you, An hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that have heard shall live.
 26For even as the Father hath life in himself, so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself;
 27and gave him authority to execute judgment [also], because he is Son of man. (John 5:22‑27)
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Acts 10:42• 42And he charged us to preach to the people and testify that this is he that is ordained by God judge of living and dead. (Acts 10:42)
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Acts 17:31• 31inasmuch as he has appointed a day, in which he is about to judge the world in righteousness by a Man whom he marked out, having given assurance to all in that he raised him from [the] dead. (Acts 17:31)
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Rom. 2:16• 16in [the] day when God shall judge the secrets of men according to my gospel by Jesus Christ. (Rom. 2:16)
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Rom. 14:9‑11• 9For unto this [end] Christ died and lived, that he might be Lord both of dead and living.
 10But thou, why judgest thou thy brother? or thou too, why despisest thou thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God.
 11For it is written, “I live, saith [the] Lord, that to me shall bow every knee, and every tongue shall confess to God.” (Rom. 14:9‑11)
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1 Cor. 4:4‑5• 4Nay, I do not examine even myself, for I am conscious to myself of nothing, yet I am not justified by this, but he that examineth me is the Lord.
 5So then judge nothing prematurely until the Lord shall have come, who shall both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and shall make manifest the counsels of the hearts, and then shall each have his praise from God. (1 Cor. 4:4‑5)
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2 Cor. 5:9‑10• 9Wherefore also we are zealous that, whether present or absent, we may be agreeable to him.
 10For we must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive the things [done] in the body according to what he did, whether good or evil. (2 Cor. 5:9‑10)
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2 Thess. 1:7‑10• 7and to you that are troubled rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with angels of his power
 8in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to those that know not God and to those that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus;
 9Who shall pay as penalty everlasting destruction from [the] presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,
 10when he shall come to be glorified in his saints and to be wondered at in all that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day. (2 Thess. 1:7‑10)
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1 Peter 4:5• 5who shall render account to him that is ready to judge living and dead. (1 Peter 4:5)
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Rev. 20:11‑15• 11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat upon it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away, and there was found no place for them.
 12And I saw the dead, the great and the little, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is {i}the book{/i} of life: and the dead were judged out of the things written in the books according to their works.
 13And the sea gave up the dead that were in it; and death and hades gave up the dead that were in them; and they were judged each according to their works.
 14And death and hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.
 15And if Anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. (Rev. 20:11‑15)
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2 Tim. 4:8• 8henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day; and not to me only, but also to all those that love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:8)
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Col. 3:4• 4When the Christ, our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also be manifested with him in glory. (Col. 3:4)
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1 Thess. 4:15‑16• 15For this we say to you in [the] word of [the] Lord, that we, the living that remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede those put to sleep;
 16because the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout of command, with archangel's voice, and with trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first; (1 Thess. 4:15‑16)
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1 Tim. 6:14• 14that thou keep the commandment spotless, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ; (1 Tim. 6:14)
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Titus 2:13• 13looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
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Heb. 9:27‑28• 27And forasmuch as it is appointed to men once to die, and, after this, judgment;
 28so also the Christ, having been once offered to bear sins of many, shall appear a second time apart from sin to those that look for him unto salvation. (Heb. 9:27‑28)
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1 Peter 1:7• 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)
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1 Peter 5:4• 4And when the Chief-shepherd is manifested, ye shall receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Peter 5:4)
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1 John 2:28• 28And now, dear children, abide in him that, if he be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28)
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Rev. 1:7• 7Behold, he cometh with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and those which pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall wail on account of him. Yea, Amen. (Rev. 1:7)
his kingdom.
Luke 19:12,15• 12He said therefore, A certain high-born man went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return.
 15And it came to pass on his return, having received the kingdom, that he desired his bondmen to whom he gave the money to be called to him in order that he might know what each had gained by trading. (Luke 19:12,15)
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Luke 23:42• 42And he said to Jesus, Remember me when thou shalt come in thy kingdom. (Luke 23:42)
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2 Peter 1:11,17• 11For thus shall be richly furnished to you the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
 17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when such a voice was borne to him by the magnificent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I found my delight; (2 Peter 1:11,17)
• The Apostle, however, is not speaking of the assembly, nor does he throughout the epistle. The assembly, moreover, as such, is not judged; she is the bride of the Lamb. Individuals are judged. (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The kingdom is founded by the exclusion of Satan from heaven. It is established and its authority put in exercise at the appearing of the Lord. (“Ephesians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The appearing of Christ is always in connection with responsibility; His coming is with the object of calling us to Himself in connection with our privileges. (article #86536)
• "Before God," the Apostle thereby calling forth a present exercise of conscience (comp. 1 Thess. 1:3), as he teaches him that all his service is carried on under God's eye. (article #86536)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and byc his appearing and his kingdom,

JND Translation Notes

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That is "I testify or charge thee before God, and by the appearing." "By" may be taken as "according to," that is, the judgment is according to the power and glory of his appearing and his kingdom. Some authorities read "at."

W. Kelly Translation

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Ia testify earnestlyb before God and Christc Jesus that is about to judged living and dead, and bye his appearing and his kingdom:

WK Translation Notes

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a
In this verse there is no small discrepancy, not only as to the right reading among the ancient witnesses, but also as to the just reflection of the original text. The T. R. gives "I therefore"; but the great preponderance of authority in MSS. and versions, excludes the particle of reference as well as the emphatic subject, which really weaken the solemnity of the protest intrinsically.
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Or, "charge."
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The order of His name, and the omission of "the Lord," are sustained by the best authorities of every kind, and fall in admirably with the context.
d
The present tense "krinein" (judge) expresses the long continuity of the judgment, instead of the brief act on the great white throne to which "krinai" would tend to confine the process.
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It would seem that the conjunction kai (and) before tēn epiphaneian (the appearing) was not understood, and got supplanted by the preposition kata (according to) in order to ease the construction; which really had for effect to alter the connection of the sentence by severing "His appearing and His kingdom" from the verb at the beginning (testify), and attaching them to the judging of the quick and dead as a date. Christ’s appearance and His kingdom are suited and most impressive grounds of appeal by which he was solemnly charging Timothy, or others like-minded and responsible, to preach the word.