2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the Word

1I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

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Berean Standard Bible
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
American Standard Version (1901)
preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
Bible in Basic English
Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;
Douay-Rheims 1899
Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine.
Free Bible Version
Speak God's word whether it is convenient or not, tell people where they're going wrong, warn them, encourage them. Do this with a great deal of patient teaching.
Geneva Bible 1599
Preach the worde: be instant, in season and out of season: improue, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
King James (Authorized) Version
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Plain English Version
You’ve got to tell people God’s word. You have to be ready to tell it at any time, no matter if it seems to be the right time or not. Teach it carefully to people, and be ready to wait for them to understand it. If they are going wrong, show them the right way to live, and help them to live that way. If they are going the right way, say good words to them to help them to keep going strong.
Translation for Translators
that you proclaim the true message to people. Always be ready/prepared to proclaim it, whether people want to hear it or not. Some people are saying things that are not correct; ◄refute their teaching/show why their teaching is wrong►. Rebuke them when they are doing wrong. Tell them what they ought to do. Be very patient while you teach them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Preach the word; be ready when it is convenient and when it is not. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.
Noah Webster Bible
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
World English Bible
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.
Young's Literal Translation
preach the word; be earnest in season, out of season, convict, rebuke, exhort, in all long-suffering and teaching,