2 Timothy 4:1

charge. Greek. diamarturomai. See 2 Timothy 2:14.

before. in the sight of.

God. App-98.

the Lord Jesus Christ. The texts read "Christ Jesus". App-98.

shall. is about to.

judge. App-122.

the. Omit.

Quick. living.

dead. App-139.

at. App-104. The texts read "and by".

appearing. App-106.

kingdom. See App-112.

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