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2 Timothy 4:5

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2 Timothy 4:5

5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

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DEFINED WORDS

2 Timothy 4:5

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

watch

To stay awake, observe, guard, or keep vigil; also a guard duty or division of the night.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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endure

To last; to continue in the same state without perishing; to remain; to abide.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

make

To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

proof

Evidence that proves; a test or demonstration of truth, genuineness, or obedience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ministry

Service, office, or appointed work; the duties, agency, or means by which service is performed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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  1. 2 Timothy 1:8
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  2. 2 Timothy 2:3
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  3. 1 Peter 1:13
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  4. Colossians 4:17
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  5. 2 Timothy 3:10–12
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