2 Timothy 4:5

Preach the Word

4So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.5But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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Berean Standard Bible
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
American Standard Version (1901)
But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Bible in Basic English
But be self-controlled in all things, do without comfort, go on preaching the good news, completing the work which has been given you to do.
Douay-Rheims 1899
But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober.
Free Bible Version
You need to keep your wits about you at all times. Put up with troubles, do the work of sharing the good news, fulfill your ministry.
Geneva Bible 1599
But watch thou in all thinges: suffer aduersitie: doe the worke of an Euangelist: cause thy ministerie to be throughly liked of.
King James (Authorized) Version
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Plain English Version
Don’t be like those people. You have to control yourself all the time, no matter what happens to you. If they get tough on you, don’t get upset, just keep going. You have to keep on telling people the good news about Jesus, and you have to finish all the work that he gave you to do.
Translation for Translators
Furthermore, I command that you always control what you think and do. Be willing to endure hardships/suffering. Your work should be telling people the message about Christ Jesus. As you serve the Lord, do everything that God has told you to do.
Unlocked Literal Bible
But you, be sober-minded in all things. Suffer hardship; do the work of an evangelist; fulfill your service.
Noah Webster Bible
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
World English Bible
But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
Young's Literal Translation
And thou — watch in all things; suffer evil; do the work of one proclaiming good news; of thy ministration make full assurance,