2Ti 4:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. charge — Greek, "adjure." therefore —omitted in the oldest manuscripts. the Lord Jesus Christ —The oldest manuscripts read simply, "Christ Jesus." shall judge —His commission from God is mentioned, ; his resolution to do so, ; the execution of his commission, here. at his appearing —The oldest manuscripts read, "and" for "at"; then translate, "(I charge thee before God . . . ) and by His appearing." and his kingdom —to be set at His appearing, when we hope to reign with Him. His kingdom is real now, but not visible. It shall then be both real and visible ( ). Now he reigns in the midst of His enemies expecting till they shall be overthrown ( ). Then He shall reign with His adversaries prostrate.

2 Timothy 4:1

1. charge—Greek, "adjure."

therefore—omitted in the oldest manuscripts.

the Lord Jesus Christ—The oldest manuscripts read simply, "Christ Jesus."

shall judge—His commission from God is mentioned, Ac 10:42; his resolution to do so, 1Pe 4:5; the execution of his commission, here.

at his appearing—The oldest manuscripts read, "and" for "at"; then translate, "(I charge thee before God . . . ) and by His appearing."

and his kingdom—to be set at His appearing, when we hope to reign with Him. His kingdom is real now, but not visible. It shall then be both real and visible (Lu 22:18, 30; Re 1:7; 11:15; 19:6). Now he reigns in the midst of His enemies expecting till they shall be overthrown (Ps 110:2; Heb 10:13). Then He shall reign with His adversaries prostrate.