Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 4:2
American Standard Version
preach the word; be urgent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
Amplified® Bible
Herald {and} preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking {and} correcting, warning {and} urging {and} encouraging them, being unflagging {and} inexhaustible in patience and teaching.
Contemporary English Version
to preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient.
Darby English Version
proclaim the word; be urgent in season [and] out of season, convict, rebuke, encourage, with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Good News Bible
to preach the message, to insist upon proclaiming it (whether the time is right or not), to convince, reproach, and encourage, as you teach with all patience.
International Standard Version
to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.
King James Version
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
New American Standard Bible
preach the word; be ready in season {and} out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.
New International Version
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
New King James Version
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
preach the word; remain ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.
Young's Literal Translation
preach the word; be earnest in season, out of season, convict, rebuke, exhort, in all long-suffering and teaching,
