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Be Ready To Answer

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2 Timothy 4:1-5

I 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: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:1-5, BSB

Ready in season and out of season

Paul joins readiness to faithful proclamation, correction, rebuke, encouragement, patience, and teaching. Christian answers should not chase novelty or applause, but serve the word when the moment is welcome and when it is not.

Sound doctrine and patient endurance

The warning about itching ears does not excuse harshness or panic. Timothy is told to stay sober, endure hardship, do evangelistic work, and fulfill his ministry with patient instruction.

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Berean Bible Terms and Conditions

Official Berean Bible terms for use and attribution of the Berean Standard Bible text.

Berean Bible, “Terms and Conditions,” accessed June 16, 2026.

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BibleRef, accessed June 16, 2026.

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