2Ti 4:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. I am no longer here to withstand these things; be thou a worthy successor of me, no longer depending on me for counsel, but thine own master, and swimming without the corks [CALVIN ]; follow my steps, inherit their result, and the honor of their end [ALFORD ]. watch thou —literally, "with the wakefulness of one sober. " in all things —on all occasions and under all circumstances ( ). endure affliction —suffer hardships [ALFORD ]. evangelist —a missionary bishop preacher, and teacher. make full proof of —fulfil in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone ( ).

2 Timothy 4:5

5. I am no longer here to withstand these things; be thou a worthy successor of me, no longer depending on me for counsel, but thine own master, and swimming without the corks [CALVIN]; follow my steps, inherit their result, and the honor of their end [ALFORD].

watch thou—literally, "with the wakefulness of one sober."

in all things—on all occasions and under all circumstances (Tit 2:7).

endure affliction—suffer hardships [ALFORD].

evangelist—a missionary bishop preacher, and teacher.

make full proof of—fulfil in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone (Ac 12:25; Ro 15:19; Col 4:17).