2 Timothy 4 in the early church
414 passages quote, allude to, or echo 2 Timothy 4, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
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2 Timothy 4:1
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:
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
2 Timothy 4:3
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.
2 Timothy 4:4
So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:5 | On Dice-Players 4 · Anonymous | quotation, medium confidence | 3rd cent. (disputed) |
| 2 Tim 4:5 | Homilies on Leviticus 7.3 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| 2 Tim 4:5 | Apostolic Church Order 19 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 300 |
| 2 Tim 4:5 | Church History 3.37.2 · Eusebius of Caesarea | echo, medium confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:5–6 | Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:5–6 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Tim 4:5 | Letters 1.9 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| 2 Tim 4:5 | Letters 2.4 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:6 | To the Romans 2.2 · Ignatius of Antioch | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135) |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Antidote for the Scorpion's Sting 13 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 211–213 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Homilies on Numbers 10.2 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Homilies on Numbers 24.1 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Commentary on Romans 7.3 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406) |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | To Quirinus 3.16 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Letter 10.4 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | 249/250–258 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Church History 2.22.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Long recension, Romans 2 · Anonymous | allusion, high confidence | later 4th century (probable) |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Long recension, Antiochians 8 · Anonymous | allusion, high confidence | later 4th century (probable) |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | On the Trinity 6.20 · Hilary of Poitiers | allusion, high confidence | ca. 356–360 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | On the Trinity 10.46 · Hilary of Poitiers | allusion, high confidence | ca. 356–360 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Defence of His Flight 17 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Oration 2.38 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Oration 15.9 · Gregory of Nazianzus | echo, medium confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Letter 119.7 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Liber Orsiesii 56 · Orsiesius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380-390 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.60.3 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 47.12.3 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Sermon 31.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Sermon 297.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Sermon 298.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Sermon 299.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Sermon 299.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Sermon 299.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6–8 | Sermon 315.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | On Illustrious Men 5 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 392–393 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Letters 3.6 · Sulpicius Severus | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–406 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | Tractates on the Gospel of John 3.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.24 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | 411–412 |
| 2 Tim 4:6 | On Grace and Free Will 6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426 |
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
2 Timothy 4:9
Make every effort to come to me quickly,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:9–12 | Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:9–12 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
2 Timothy 4:10
because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:11 | Church History 2.22.6 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:11 | Apostolic Constitutions 6.18.11 · Anonymous | echo, low confidence | ca. 380 |
| 2 Tim 4:11 | On Illustrious Men 7 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 392–393 |
2 Timothy 4:13
When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:13 | On Prayer 15 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | ca. 198–206 |
| 2 Tim 4:13 | On the Crown 8 · Tertullian | allusion, high confidence | 211 |
| 2 Tim 4:13–16 | Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:13 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Tim 4:13 | Letter 36.13 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| 2 Tim 4:13 | Instructions 2.10 · Eucherius of Lyon | allusion, high confidence | ca. 428-434 |
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:14 | Acts of Paul and Thecla 1 · Anonymous | echo, low confidence | ca. 150–200 |
| 2 Tim 4:14 | Homily 3 · Gregory of Nyssa | allusion, high confidence | ca. 390–394 |
| 2 Tim 4:14 | The Lord's Sermon on the Mount 1.21 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 393–396 |
| 2 Tim 4:14–16 | The Lord's Sermon on the Mount 1.22 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 393–396 |
| 2 Tim 4:14 | Against Faustus the Manichaean 16.22 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 398–400 |
| 2 Tim 4:14 | Questions and Answers to the Orthodox 125 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | 5th century (disputed) |
| 2 Tim 4:14 | Part 4, chapter 6 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | allusion, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
2 Timothy 4:15
You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:15 | Homilies on Matthew 23.3 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
2 Timothy 4:16
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:16–17 | Church History 2.22.3 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:16 | Moral Rules (Moralia) 67 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-370 |
| 2 Tim 4:16 | On Illustrious Men 5 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 392–393 |
| 2 Tim 4:16 | Confessions 13.38 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:17 | Excerpts from Theodotus 84.1 · Clement of Alexandria | echo, medium confidence | ca. 200 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | Church History 2.22.4 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | That One Must Die for the Son of God 2 · Lucifer of Cagliari | echo, low confidence | ca. 356–361 |
| 2 Tim 4:17–22 | Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:17 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | Section 4 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | 382 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | Homilies on Matthew 33.4 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | On Illustrious Men 5 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 392–393 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | Apology against Rufinus 2.3 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 401–402 |
| 2 Tim 4:17 | Commentary on Jeremiah 3.64 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:18 | Martyrdom of Polycarp 20.2 · Anonymous | echo, low confidence | ca. 156–160 |
| 2 Tim 4:18 | On Pascha 10 · text not on this site · Melito of Sardis | echo, low confidence | ca. 160-180 |
| 2 Tim 4:18 | Church History 2.22.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:18 | Long recension, Hero inscription · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | later 4th century (probable) |
| 2 Tim 4:18 | On Illustrious Men 5 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 392–393 |
2 Timothy 4:20
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:20 | Commentary on Romans 0.2 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406) |
2 Timothy 4:21
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tim 4:21 | Against Heresies 3.3.3 · Irenaeus of Lyons | allusion, high confidence | ca. 180–190 |
| 2 Tim 4:21 | Church History 3.2.1 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:21 | Church History 3.4.8 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:21 | Church History 5.6.1 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| 2 Tim 4:21 | Apostolic Constitutions 7.46.6 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 380 |