I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
Charge, х diamarturomai (G1263)] - 'adjure.'
Therefore. Omitted in 'Aleph (') A C Delta G f g, Vulgate.
The Lord Jesus Christ. 'Aleph (') A C Delta G f g, Vulgate, read simply 'Christ Jesus.'
Shall judge. His commission from God is mentioned (Acts 10:42); his resolution to execute his commission (1 Peter 4:5); the execution here.
At his appearing. So C. But 'Aleph (') A Delta G f g, Vulgate, read 'and' х kai (G2532) teen (G3588)], for х kata (G2596) teen (G3588)], 'at.' '(I charge thee before God, etc.), and by His appearing.'
And his kingdom - to be manifested at His appearing, when the saints shall reign with Him. His kingdom is real now, but not visible. It shall then be also VISIBLE. (Luke 22:18; Luke 22:30; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 11:15; Revelation 19:6). Now He reigns in the midst of His enemies, expecting until they shall be overthrown (Psalms 110:2; Hebrews 10:13). Then He shall reign with His adversaries prostrate.