2 Timothy 4:5

“But watch thou in all things, etc.] Relating to himself, his doctrine, and conversation; and to others, to feed the flock of God under his care, to know the state of them, and care for them; to give the time of night, and notice of approaching danger, and see the laws of Christ put in execution; either in allusion to shepherds, who watch over their flocks night and day; or to watchmen that are upon the walls of cities, or go about them; or to the priests and Levites in the temple: endure afflictions; the Alexandrian copy adds, “as a good soldier of Jesus Christ”, as in (<550203>2 Timothy 2:3) meaning reproaches and persecutions for the sake of the Gospel, from without, and all trials and…”

“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 (Act 12:25; Rom 15:19; Col 4:17).”

“But watch thou in all things - Be vigilant against error and against sin, and faithful in the performance of duty; See the Matthew 25:13 note; 1 Corinthians 16:13 note. Endure afflictions - See the notes at 2 Timothy 2:3. The Greek word here is the same which is there rendered “endure hardness.” Do the work of an evangelist - On the word “evangelist,” see the notes on Acts 21:8. The phrase here means, “do the work of preaching the gospel,” or of one appointed to proclaim the glad tidings of salvation. This is the proper business of all ministers, whatever other rank they may maintain. Whether it was ever regarded as the proper duty of a separate class of men to do this, see the notes on…”

“Watch - An earnest, constant, persevering exercise. The scripture watching, or waiting, implies steadfast faith, patient hope, labouring love, unceasing prayer; yea, the mighty exertion of all the affections of the soul that a man is capable of. In all things - Whatever you are doing, yet in that, and in all things, watch. Do the work of an evangelist - Which was next to that of an apostle. 2 Timothy 4:6”

“4:5-8 Paul effectively hands the mantle of leadership to Timothy (cp. Deut 31:7-8; 34:9; 2 Kgs 2:1-18). 4:5 This final charge summarizes what has been said before (1:6-14; 2:1-15, 24-26; 3:12).”

“watch: Isa 56:9, Isa 56:10, Isa 62:6; Jer 6:17; Eze 3:17, Eze 33:2, Eze 33:7; Mar 13:34, Mar 13:37; Luk 12:37; Act 20:30, Act 20:31; Th1 5:6; Heb 13:17; Rev 3:2 endure: Ti2 1:8, Ti2 2:3, Ti2 2:10, Ti2 3:10-12 an: Act 21:8; Eph 4:11; Ti1 4:12, Ti1 4:15 make full proof of: or, fulfil, Rom 15:19; Col 1:25, Col 4:17 2 Timothy 4:6”