BB KEET REFORMED VIEW OF SCRIPTURE

Summary

The video script delves into the Dutch Reformed Church's struggle with scriptural interpretation in the 21st century, highlighting a shift from viewing the Bible as infallible to questioning its factual nature. It discusses the impact of historical criticism and the rise of inclusive theologies, leading to acceptance of same-sex unions and a 'spacious house' approach to accommodate diverse beliefs. The script contrasts this with the traditional reformed view, advocating for a return to sola scriptura and the authority of scripture as the ultimate guide for Christian faith and practice.

Takeaways

• 📜 The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa has historically believed in the infallibility of the Bible, but there has been a significant shift in the late 1990s towards a more critical and metaphorical interpretation of scripture.
• 🗣️ Some ministers and commissions within the church have made statements suggesting a departure from traditional interpretations, such as viewing facts as subjective and the resurrection narratives as metaphorical.
• 🌈 The church has also seen a move towards inclusivity, with the acceptance of same-sex unions and a recommendation to the government to scrap the traditional definition of marriage.
• 🔍 The script discusses the influence of historical criticism and how it has been used to challenge traditional Christian beliefs, leading to a crisis of authority within the church.
• 👥 The paper contrasts the views of theologians like Yan Hayes and Vly Yonka, who opposed the biblical justification of apartheid, with those of Professor Yuri Laru and Ferdinand, who embraced historical criticism and its implications.
• 📚 There is a noted concern about 'genitive theologies' such as feminist, postcolonial, liberationist, and Marxist theologies, which are seen as external influences manipulating the church's interpretation of scripture.
• 🏛️ The script highlights the struggle within the Dutch Reformed Church between maintaining traditional reformed principles and embracing a more progressive, inclusive approach.
• 🌟 The paper suggests that the church's current direction is in contrast to the teachings of Professor Benny K, who advocated for a strict interpretation of scripture and rejected the biblical justification of apartheid.
• 📖 The importance of 'sola scriptura' (scripture alone) is emphasized as the guiding principle for interpreting scripture, which stands in opposition to the more relativistic approaches that have gained traction.
• ✝️ The script concludes with a call to uphold the authority and reliability of scripture, to interpret it within its original context, and to resist the pressures to conform to contemporary societal desires.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the paper titled 'Bat and the Reformed View of Scripture Rediscovered'?

The main theme of the paper is the struggle within Protestant churches, particularly the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa, regarding the interpretation of scripture and the impact of historical criticism and other theological shifts on their beliefs and practices.

How did the misuse of the Bible for justifying apartheid affect the Dutch Reformed Church?

The misuse of the Bible for justifying apartheid led to a dramatic shift in the view of scripture within the Dutch Reformed Church, causing a crisis of faith and a struggle for identity, as well as a reevaluation of their historical stance on the infallibility of the Bible.

What significant changes occurred in the Dutch Reformed Church's view of scripture in the late 1990s?

In the late 1990s, the Dutch Reformed Church experienced a reversal in its view of scripture, moving away from the belief in the infallibility of the Bible towards a more metaphorical and mythological interpretation, as evidenced by statements from church ministers and commissions.

What are the key differences between the theological approaches of Yan Haynes and Professor Yuri Larus?

Yan Haynes was concerned about the disintegration of the unity of scripture and the undermining of reformed principles of interpretation, while Professor Yuri Larus and Ferdinand Deist popularized and applied 19th-century radical German historical criticism, which led to a more relativistic view of scripture.

How did the Dutch Reformed Church's stance on marriage evolve, as mentioned in the script?

The Dutch Reformed Church's stance on marriage evolved to the point where, in 2019, the General Senate approved same-sex unions, and in 2023, the General Secretary recommended to the government the scrapping of marriage between a man and a woman, based on the argument that it is based on binary gender notions.

What does the term 'sola scriptura' mean in the context of the Dutch Reformed Church's theological debates?

In the context of the Dutch Reformed Church's theological debates, 'sola scriptura' refers to the principle that the Bible alone is the final and complete authority for a Christian, emphasizing the primacy of scripture over human reason and tradition.

What role did historical criticism play in shaping the Dutch Reformed Church's views on scripture?

Historical criticism played a significant role in shaping the Dutch Reformed Church's views on scripture by introducing doubt about the divine origin and inspiration of scripture, leading to a questioning of the church's traditional interpretations and a move towards more liberal theological positions.

How did the teachings of Professor Benny K influence the Dutch Reformed Church's stance on apartheid and scripture?

Professor Benny K, through his teachings, influenced the Dutch Reformed Church by refuting the biblical justification of apartheid and advocating for a return to reformed principles of interpretation, emphasizing the authority and reliability of scripture as originating from God.

What are the key principles of scriptural interpretation outlined by Professor Benny K and others in the script?

The key principles of scriptural interpretation outlined include the authority and inspiration of scripture originating in God, the role of the Holy Spirit in interpretation, the final authority of scripture over human reason, the importance of the original meaning of the text, the unity of scripture, the necessity of interpreting scripture within its context and genre, and the use of clear texts to explain difficult ones.

What warning did Yan Haynes give regarding the impact of historical criticism and genitive theologies on the church?

Yan Haynes warned that accepting the so-called incontrovertible results of historical criticism would lead to a dangerous path, undermining the infallibility, clarity, and unity of scripture, and potentially leading the church to abandon the word of God.

Outlines

00:00

📜 The Crisis in Protestant Churches and the Shift in Biblical Interpretation

This paragraph introduces a crisis within Protestant churches, particularly in South Africa, where there's a struggle between traditional beliefs and a new, more liberal interpretation of the Bible. The Dutch Reformed Church, once staunch in its belief in the Bible as the infallible word of God, is undergoing a dramatic shift in its view of scripture. This change is evident in statements from church ministers and commissions that suggest a move away from historical and factual readings of the Bible towards metaphorical and mythological interpretations. The paragraph also touches on the church's grappling with issues like same-sex unions and the rejection of traditional views on marriage, indicating a broader movement towards inclusivity and diversity in beliefs.

05:01

🔍 Historical Criticism and Its Impact on Theological Interpretations

The second paragraph delves into the effects of historical criticism on theological interpretations, particularly within the Dutch Reformed Church. It discusses the methodological features of historical criticism, which include the use of human reason as the sole measure of truth, denial of divine inspiration in scripture, and a continuous reevaluation of methodologies. The paragraph highlights the work of theologians and biblical scholars who have either embraced or rejected these critical approaches. It also discusses the influence of historical criticism on the church's stance on apartheid and other social issues, leading to a fragmentation in the church's interpretation of scripture and its application to modern challenges.

10:03

🏛️ The Legacy of Professor Benny K and Theological Resistance to Apartheid

This paragraph contrasts the theological streams within the Dutch Reformed Church, focusing on the legacy of Professor Benny K, who resisted the biblical justification of apartheid. It discusses how Benny K, along with other theologians, engaged with and refuted the radical aspects of historical criticism and other generative theologies that undermined the authority of scripture. The paragraph also draws a parallel between Benny K's theological stance and that of former Prime Minister Dr. DF Malan, who used Darwin's theory of evolution to justify apartheid. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to reformed principles of interpretation and the divine inspiration of scripture, as opposed to interpretations that serve political purposes.

15:03

🌟 The Principles of Scriptural Interpretation and the Relevance of Professor Benny K's Teachings

The fourth paragraph outlines the principles of scriptural interpretation as advocated by Professor Benny K, emphasizing the divine origin and authority of scripture. It discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in interpreting scripture, the importance of sola scriptura as the final authority, and the necessity of interpreting the original meaning of the text. The paragraph also highlights the unity within the diversity of scripture and the importance of context and genre in interpretation. It concludes with a call to uphold these principles in the face of contemporary challenges and a quote from 2 Timothy, urging ministers to preach the word and endure hardship in their service.

20:03

📢 The Call to Preach and Uphold the Word of God

The final paragraph is a direct call to action for ministers and theologians to preach the word of God with patience and careful instruction. It emphasizes the importance of being prepared to teach and correct, regardless of the season or societal trends. The paragraph warns of a future where people may turn away from sound doctrine in favor of myths that cater to their desires, urging the audience to maintain their commitment to the truth and the teachings of the Bible.

Keywords

💡Facts

In the context of the video, 'facts' are presented as subjective constructs rather than objective truths. This challenges the traditional view of facts as indisputable realities. The speaker cites a statement from a Dutch Reformed Church minister suggesting that 'facts don't exist,' implying a shift towards a more interpretative understanding of reality. This challenges the historical and factual reading of religious texts and events, urging a metaphorical and mythological interpretation instead.

💡Resurrection narratives

The 'resurrection narratives' refer to the stories of Jesus's resurrection in Christian theology. The video suggests that these should not be taken as historical facts but rather read metaphorically and mythologically. This approach reflects a move away from literalism in religious interpretation, which is a central theme in the video's discussion about the changing views on scripture within the Dutch Reformed Church.

💡Metaphor

A 'metaphor' is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison. In the video, the use of metaphor is advocated for interpreting religious texts, suggesting that they should be understood symbolically rather than literally. This is part of a broader critique of literalism and a call for a more nuanced approach to scripture.

💡Mythology

In the video, 'mythology' is used to describe the stories and beliefs that form part of a group's cultural or religious tradition. The speaker suggests that religious narratives should be read in a mythological way, emphasizing their symbolic and cultural significance over their historical accuracy. This aligns with the video's theme of reevaluating traditional interpretations of scripture.

💡Dutch Reformed Church

The 'Dutch Reformed Church' is a significant denomination in South Africa with a complex history, particularly related to its role in supporting apartheid. The video discusses the church's historical belief in the infallibility of the Bible and the shifts in this view, particularly in the late 1990s and early 21st century. The church's evolution serves as a case study for the broader themes of changing theological perspectives and the impact of historical criticism.

💡Apartheid

'Apartheid' was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa that ended in the 1990s. The video discusses how the Bible was misused to justify apartheid, leading to a critical reevaluation of the church's use of scripture. This historical context is crucial for understanding the video's focus on the Dutch Reformed Church's struggle with its past and its theological identity.

💡Historical criticism

Historical criticism is a method of biblical interpretation that seeks to understand the historical context and authorship of biblical texts. The video discusses the impact of historical criticism on the Dutch Reformed Church, particularly how it led to a disintegration of the unity of scripture and a questioning of the church's traditional views. This is a key concept in the video's exploration of the church's theological crisis.

💡Sola scriptura

Sola scriptura is a principle of Protestant Christianity that asserts the Bible as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. The video contrasts the traditional reformed principle of sola scriptura with the emerging views that challenge the Bible's authority and clarity. This principle is central to the video's argument about maintaining a reformed approach to scripture interpretation.

💡Reformed principles

Reformed principles refer to the theological and interpretive guidelines that have historically guided the Dutch Reformed Church. The video discusses how these principles, including the infallibility and clarity of scripture, have been challenged by new theological movements and historical criticism. The reformed principles are a key point of contention in the video's narrative about the church's identity crisis.

💡LGBTQ+ movement

The 'LGBTQ+ movement' advocates for the rights and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minorities. The video mentions the Dutch Reformed Church's embrace of the LGBTQ+ movement as part of a broader shift in theological views. This is used as an example of how the church's traditional stances are being reevaluated in light of contemporary social issues.

💡Binary gender notions

The term 'binary gender notions' refers to the idea that there are only two genders, male and female. The video discusses how the Dutch Reformed Church has moved away from these traditional notions, as evidenced by its recommendation to the government to scrap the legal definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. This reflects a broader theme in the video of challenging and redefining traditional beliefs.

Highlights

The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa has undergone a significant shift in its view of scripture, moving away from the belief in the Bible as the infallible word of God.

Some ministers and commissions within the church have suggested that facts are subjective and that the resurrection narratives should be read metaphorically.

The church has been grappling with the misuse of the Bible to justify apartheid and the influence of critical theology in academia.

The Dutch Reformed Church has seen a dramatic change in its stance on scripture since the late 1990s, with some leaders questioning the historical and factual nature of biblical accounts.

The church has been challenged by the idea that no single belief system can claim to be the correct way of belief, leading to a more inclusive approach to worship.

The church's General Senate has approved same-sex unions, reflecting a departure from traditional Christian teachings on marriage.

The concept of a 'spacious house' has been introduced, suggesting that the church should accommodate a wide range of viewpoints, even those that are radically different.

The paper discusses the impact of historical criticism and its methodological features on the Dutch Reformed Church's interpretation of scripture.

Theologians like Professor Yuri laru have been influential in promoting a critical approach to scripture, which has been met with resistance by others within the church.

The paper highlights the work of Professor Yan Haynes and vly Yonka, who opposed the biblical justification of apartheid and warned against the dangers of historical criticism.

The influence of genitive theologies, including feminist, postcolonial, and Marxist theologies, has been significant in shaping the church's recent stance on various social issues.

The paper calls for a return to the principles of Sola Scriptura and the reformed interpretation of scripture, as exemplified by theologians like Professor Benny K.

The historical context of apartheid and the role of the Dutch Reformed Church in its justification is explored, with a focus on the theological debates of the time.

The paper concludes with a call to uphold the authority and reliability of scripture, emphasizing the need for the church to return to its reformed roots.

A quote from 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 4:1-5 is used to emphasize the importance of scripture as God-breathed and useful for teaching and training in righteousness.

Transcripts

facts don't exist facts are things you

make up for yourself the resurrection

narratives should not be understood

historical and factual but read

metaphorically and

mythologically by worshiping together

with people of other religions we don't

give up the correct way of belief none

of us can claim a correct way of

belief how did we get here in

2023

the story behind the story needs to be

told also for our International

friends friends once again thank you for

the

privilege my paper title is bat and the

reformed view of scripture

rediscovered quote the Bible is the

product of the fraud of people quote we

don't believe in the Bible we believe in

God

in the second decade of the 21st century

Protestant churches around the world are

embroiled in a death

struggle some are already firmly caught

in a strangle hold and eliminated others

are still fighting a good

fight here in South Africa the struggle

emerged dramatically in the wake of the

misuse of the Bible for the

justification of aparte and the Takeover

of critical theology at state

universities and mainstream churches

the Dutch Reformed Church historically

considered the largest reformed

denomination in South Africa subscribed

since its Inception to the belief that

the Bible is the infallible word of God

although this confession is still

maintained on paper there was

undoubtedly a dramatic change in the

late 1990s a reversal in the view of

scripture striking examples confirming

the shift include such statements by

Dutch Reformed Church ministers or Comm

missions like this quote facts don't

exist facts are things you make up for

yourself quote the resurrection

narratives should not be understood

historical and factual but read

metaphorically and

mythologically quote from the Dutch

reform General Senate documents serving

tonight quote by worshiping together

with people of other religions we don't

give up the correct way of belief none

of us can claim a correct way of belief

even Jesus's teaching on marriage has

been abandoned as 2019 General Senate

approved same sex unions while the

General Secretary of the Dutch Reformed

Church in

2023 officially recommended to

government the scrapping of marriage

between a man and a woman as the latter

is based on quote binary gender

Notions recently a general Senate

Commission decided that quote the way

complex issues in the church should be

dealt with is to hold one another close

even though we have different

interpretations and opinions the new

mantra propagated by

moderators is the idea of a spacious

house where radically irreconcilable

viewpoints may be safely accommodated

the inescapable realization took hold

there's a impass in the Dutch Reformed

Church a recent Moder to admit it an

irrevocable fault line not just on

secondary issues but on the most basic

tenance of the

Reformation everyone knows it or should

know

it but how did this all come

about how did we get here in

2023 the story behind the story needs to

be told also for our International

Friends got a few case studies to try

and Shine the Light on how this

occurred serious concerns on the One

Hand by Yan Hayes vly Yonka two students

who studied under Burk Hower in the

bathing tradition senior leaders in the

Dutch Reformed Church systematic

theologians uh Pioneers uh who did

remarkable work for reconciliation as

well vly yuner Yan on the one hand and

on the other hand two very well-known

historical critical biblical Scholars

also in the Dutch Reformed Church

tradition the one Ferdinand died uh the

other one Professor Yuri laru from

ptor Professor Yuan Haynes who taught

systematic theology at stalos and ptor

was assassinated on the 5th of November

1994 probably because of his leadership

role against the biblical justification

of

apartate not long before that during his

farewell address at the University of

Pretoria he expressed his grave concern

about the socalled incontrovertible

results of historical criticism which

included such conclusions as one the

disintegration of the unity of scripture

number two the settled thinking patterns

of the Christian faith must be abandoned

and thirdly the church can no longer

express its views with

authority as background usually

historical criticism involved uh the

following methodological features going

back to rarus lesing Strauss bolman and

so forth number one human reason is the

sole measuring stick for truth and

interpretation number two the divine

origin wonders and inspiration of

scripture is denied number three the

distance between the text and today is

problematized and fourthly continuous

methodological adjustments all the time

just four basic

principles Yan addressed his concerns

about this to his Old Testament

colleague Professor Yuri laru who not

only contemptuously rejected in public

Dr Bayer's nudus theological protest

against aparte but also once described

the Bible as the product of the fraud of

people professor L and ferand Di in

particular after the death of Professor

Beni K in 1974 popularized and applied

19th century radical German historical

criticism in a surprisingly effective

way in South

Africa where Benny K Yan Haynes and vly

Yonka who by the way all rejected the

biblical justification of a party took

German critical scholarship very

seriously but rejected its relativistic

and unchristian implications laru and

Di's eulogy for historical criticism

undermined our reformed use of scripture

and gradually infiltrated siners and

eventually hijacked

them the infallibility the clarity and

the unity of scripture and tested

reformed principles of interpretation

were in

tatters a new generation of pastors were

pouring into to the church with this

socalled more responsible use of

scripture in harmony with our precious

reformed Heritage as represented by

among others Calvin baon K Yona Hayes

had the courage to protest in response

to laru and diced propaganda for the

so-called incontrovertible results of

historical criticism hes prophetically

warned quote if accepting the so-called

incontrovertible results of historical

criticism lead one and obliges the

Theologian to adopt such views it is in

my judgment a dangerous path to follow

not long after that he was

assassinated but haes was not yet

finished in his farewell address Haynes

who along with yoner and K as we said

stood up against the biblical

justification of a part it warned

further of the socalled genitive

theology including feminist postcolonial

liberationist and Marxist theologies H

pointed out that these theologies

including the biblical justification of

apartate do not operate from the Bible

itself but from outside and therefore

also manipulate it for a particular

political purpose such approaches has

led the dut Reformed Church in recent

times to embrace the lgbtq plus movement

producing for some quote a dangerously

kind Jesus that is certainly queer and

not fixed that's from a ordained Dutch

Reformed Church Professor down the road

here Yan Haynes did not

exaggerate in 1993 as did vona when he

warned that the genitive theologies

quote are nothing less than a radical

overthrow of the rudder of the ship of

the Christian

Church in front of a hall packed with

theologians and academics Yan Haynes

concluded his professional and

ecclesiastical career highlighting

concerns about a dangerous New

Direction threatening scripture and our

confessions as well as influences from

outside of the Bible that will

manipulate the church to abandon the

word of God

this takes us to Prof Ben Kat a

generation before haes and Yona Benny

kit here who taught round the it's about

a kilometer or so from

here from 1920 to

1959 and what I want to do is as I

compared yanes vko with d and laru these

two different theological streams I want

to compare B yet briefly with a former

prime minister of South Africa Dr DF

malan against the background that I've

just painted it is remarkable that

Professor Benny KET who in stalos took a

courageous stand against the biblical

justification of apartate Thoroughly

wrestled through the radicali of

historical criticism in Europe and kept

up to dat on a variety of genitive

theologies including Marxism feminism

refuting its unbiblical foundations and

rejection of reformed principles of

interpretation basically everything Yan

and vly Yonka warned against Benny K

already knew intimately and rejected a

generation

earlier this particular reform

theological stream with roots going back

to Haron baren in the Netherlands

counters the general perception in South

Africa and the world that basically the

whole Dutch Reformed Church believe in

the divine inspiration of scripture and

with that lens constructed the

theological truth of apartate through

scripture over and over biblical

Scholars like Professor Farin and who

was also for a while in stalos painted

the latter picture for us trying to

argue that it was biblical Scholars who

practiced historical criticism like

himself who stood up against the UN

biblical justification of a

parate often the latter is used as

argument for why historical criticism

and genitive theologies must be embraced

today which we know destroyed the

authority of scripture and our precious

reformed

confessions friends so briefly be before

I say a few things about Benny KET I

want to say something about uh a

theologian and a politician that I think

the world probably has never never

understood or

appreciated unknown to a generation of

African speaking Christians in South

Africa is that Dr DF malan the architect

of most aparte laws implemented between

1948 and 1952 was a disciple of Charles

Darwin and his theory of the survival of

the fittest this theory was malan's

foundation for a parted Milan was also a

theological liberal Dutch Reformed

Church Minister who practiced historical

criticism in ut for his doctrate before

he went into politics interestingly

Benny Kia took over from DF Milan at a

very distinguished Church KET when Milan

went into politics K was there for a few

years before he was called to become

professor in stalos now this brings us

to Benny K who interest in L took over

as I said from DF Milan as Pastor from

the famous re Church where the Andrew

murus and family also were famous

pastors G

argued already in

1949 in A Brave series of articles in

the official Church newspaper that the

biblical justification of apartate was

false and

unscriptural responding to a Dutch

reform church Commission on the this

matter KET said the following quote one

feels like throwing your hands up in the

air in frustration and say where does

the commission come up with such an

explanation and view of scripture I

noticed that some of the commission

members are my former students I can

only solemnly declare here that they

certainly did not learn such a view of

scripture at the Seminary nor will they

find it anywhere else in the Christian

church 1949

next quote if we want to understand the

message of the scriptures we must turn

directly to scripture without

reservation and then in accordance with

the whole thrust of the scriptures try

to find out what is being said to us in

a particular place so that what happens

in practice can be brought into line

with it and the scriptures are not bound

to what happens in practice the

authority of God's word demands this

from us

otherwise we will reduce his word to the

demands of what we consider essential

friends how did Professor Benny kit in

1949 come to this interpretation of

scripture through historical

criticism through Marxism through

feminism through the lgbtq plus

Movement by saying that the Bible is the

fraud of

people by worshiping together with other

religions by abandoning Jesus's teaching

on

marriage by saying we can never discover

an eternal or universal truth as the

Dutch reform church General sinate wants

to say

tonight on the

contrary he got there through Sola

scriptura and our Irreplaceable and

tested reformed principles of

interpreting scripture going back to

barfun and celvin and the apostles and

to Jesus Christ

himself I think if Professor bit could

have been here today and would have

given us advice how do we interpret

scripture and how he interpreted

scripture in

1949 and if you would have given us

advice on what to do about marriage and

about the uniqueness of Christ I think

he would have given us these principles

I'm just quickly going to mention them

after being in k for a number of years

nine number one The Authority the

reliability and the inspiration of

scripture have its origin in God himself

number two it is guaranteed by the

internal witness of the holy spirit in

Believers number three it is not against

human reason or evidence but due to sin

Humanity can never correctly interpret

scripture without the illum mination of

the Holy Spirit number four scripture

alone solar

scriptura is the final and complete

Authority for a Christian confronting

and interpreting those who bow and

submit under the authority of scripture

number five the original meaning of the

text and not how contemporary Society in

1949 or 2023 want to reinterpret it is

the essential and correct interpretation

number six within the diversity of

scripture there is also a remarkable

Unity that the Holy Spirit provides

running like a golden thread through all

the books binding them together number

seven scripture should always be

compared and interpreted with scripture

and human methods must never change its

original purpose and intent number eight

difficult texts and they are of course

difficult texts must always be explained

in light of what is clear and may never

be used to abuse or obscure what is

clear and the last one texts must always

be interpreted in context and according

to its unique genre and how a theme is

understood throughout scripture friends

can we finish can I quote from

scripture I read Prof Bob

pastoral uh commentary on the 1 and 2

Timothy and I just want to quote Paul

writing to one of his theological

students a junior pastor and I think

Prof Ben K and pro Yona uh and others

would agree with us to conclude a paper

uh on this topic with this piece of

scripture 2 Timothy 3 verse 1617 and 4:1

to5 all scripture is God breathed and is

useful for teaching rebuking correcting

and training in righteousness so that

the servant of God may be thoroughly

equipped for every good work in the

presence of God and of Christ Jesus who

will judge the living and the dead and

in view of his appearing and his kingdom

I give you this charge preach the

word be prepared in season and out of

season correct rebuke and encourage with

great patience and careful

instruction for the time will

come when people will not put up with

sound Doctrine instead to suo their own

desires they will gather around them a

great number of teachers to say what

their itching ears want to hear they

will turn their ears away from the truth

and turn aside to

myths but for you keep your head in all

situations endure hardship do the work

of a

evangelist discharge all the

duties of your

ministry I thank

you