2 Timothy 4:1
2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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;”2 Timothy 4:1
What Does 2 Timothy 4:1 Mean?
2 Timothy 4:1 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Second Coming.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 4:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 10:42“And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.”Hebrews 9:27“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”2 Timothy 4:8“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”1 Timothy 5:21“I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.”Revelation 3:2“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.”Matthew 16:27“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”1 Timothy 1:18“This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;”2 Timothy 2:14“Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.”John 5:22“For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:”1 Peter 4:5“Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”Zechariah 3:7“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.”2 Thessalonians 1:7“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,”Titus 2:13“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”Colossians 4:17“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”Romans 2:16“In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.”1 Corinthians 1:10“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.”1 Timothy 6:13“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;”Revelation 20:11“And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.”Psalms 96:13“Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.”
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