Translation Comparison

2 Timothy 4:5

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 2 Timothy 4:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 2 Timothy 4:5 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
American Standard VersionASV	But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry.
English Revised VersionERV	But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
World English BibleWEB	But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And thou — watch in all things; suffer evil; do the work of one proclaiming good news; of thy ministration make full assurance,
American King James VersionAKJV	But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry.

English Revised Version

ERV

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And thou — watch in all things; suffer evil; do the work of one proclaiming good news; of thy ministration make full assurance,

American King James Version

AKJV

But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Be sober.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry.

English Revised Version

ERV

But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

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

World English Bible

WEB

But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And thou — watch in all things; suffer evil; do the work of one proclaiming good news; of thy ministration make full assurance,

American King James Version

AKJV

But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.