2 Timothy 4:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

But ... thou - in contrast to the false teachers (2 Timothy 3:10). I am no longer on the spot to withstand these things: be thou a worthy successor, no longer depending on me for counsel, but swimming without the corks (Calvin).

Watch, х neefe (G3525)] - 'with the wakefulness of one sober

In all things - on all occasions and under all circumstances (Titus 2:7).

Evangelist - a missionary bishop or preacher subordinate to the apostles (Acts 16:3).

Make full proof of - fulfill all its requirements (Acts 12:25; Romans 15:19; Colossians 4:17.

2 Timothy 4:5

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