2 Timothy 4:5

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

Cross-reference

2 Timothy 3:10-12 lists Paul's persecutions and states all godly will be persecuted — grounding Timothy's expected hardship.

2 Timothy 2:10 shows Paul enduring everything for the elect — providing the same motivation for Timothy's endurance.

2 Timothy 2:3 calls Timothy to suffer hardship as a soldier — directly reinforcing the 'endure hardship' command in 4:5.

2 Timothy 1:8 urges joining in suffering for the gospel — the same endurance and lack of shame Timothy is to show here.

Revelation 3:2 calls to wake up and strengthen what remains — echoing the urgency and perseverance Timothy must have.

Ezekiel 3:17 explicitly appoints the prophet as a watchman to warn Israel — directly paralleling Timothy's evangelistic duty to warn and proclaim.

Ezekiel 33:7 repeats the watchman commission — reinforcing the parallel with Timothy's charge to faithfully warn and evangelize.

Acts 20:30 Parallel

Acts 20:30 warns of false teachers from within the church — the same threat that makes Timothy's vigilance and endurance necessary.

Acts 20:31 Parallel

Acts 20:31 shows Paul's own example of constant watchfulness — directly paralleling the call to 'keep your head' and endure.

In 1 Timothy 4:15, Paul calls Timothy to be diligent and give himself wholly — the same devotion required to 'discharge all duties'.

In Colossians 4:17, Archippus is told to complete his ministry — nearly identical charge to 'discharge all duties'.

Isaiah 56:10 describes negligent watchmen as blind and mute — contrasting sharply with Timothy's call to stay alert and fulfill his ministry.

In Ephesians 4:11, evangelist is listed as a Christ-given role — Paul here commands Timothy to do that very work.

In 2 Corinthians 6:5, Paul lists his own hardships — beatings, imprisonments — directly modeling the endurance Timothy must have.

1 Peter 4:7 Parallel

1 Peter 4:7 commands sober-mindedness for prayer — the same alertness Timothy is told to maintain.

In 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul exhorts believers to be alert and stand firm—closely matching his charge to Timothy to keep his head and endure.

In Matthew 25:13, Jesus says 'keep watch' — Timothy's 'keep your head' echoes the same call to alert readiness for Christ's return.

Acts 26:16 Parallel

In Acts 26:16, Jesus commissions Paul as a witness—mirroring the evangelistic commission Paul gives Timothy in this verse.

Luke 21:36 Parallel

In Luke 21:36, Jesus urges constant watchfulness—paralleling Paul's command to Timothy to 'keep your head in all situations'.

Isaiah 62:6 Parallel

Isaiah 62:6 posts faithful watchmen who never stay silent — echoing Timothy's duty to persistently preach and evangelize.

Ephesians 4:12 Related theme

Ephesians 4:12 describes equipping saints for ministry — this aligns with Timothy's call to do the work of an evangelist and discharge his duties.

In Colossians 1:25, Paul describes his commission to present the word fully — parallel to Timothy's duty to complete his ministry.

In Romans 15:19, Paul describes his own full proclamation of the gospel — the evangelistic work Timothy is also commanded to do.

Acts 21:8 Historical context

Acts 21:8 identifies Philip as 'the evangelist' — an example of the role Timothy is told to fulfill in doing the work of an evangelist.

Hebrews 13:17 describes leaders who keep watch over souls — reinforcing the responsibility Timothy has to fulfill his ministry.

Jeremiah 6:17 recalls God appointing watchmen to warn, though people refused — reinforcing Timothy's solemn call to preach regardless of response.

In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul urges Timothy to set an example — another facet of faithful ministry alongside endurance and evangelism.