Understand that Scripture is the basis and content of all legitimate ministry (3:16–17). Preach the Word—in season and out of season—reproving, rebuking, and exhorting with great patience and instruction (4:1–2). Be sober in all things (4:5). Endure hardship (4:5). Do the work of an evangelist (4:5). To sum it all up in five categories, Paul commanded Timothy (1) to be faithful in his preaching of biblical truth, (2) to be bold in exposing and refuting error, (3) to be an example of godliness to
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