Preach - kērussō - To make known publicly and loudly, to declare or proclaim

Word - lŏgŏs - Something said, contents of communications or documents that are produced by and represent God and His thoughts.

Be ready - ĕphistēmi - To stand upon, be present; to continue in an activity in spite of opposition—to persist

In season - ĕukairōs - Conveniently, opportunely, when it is favorable

Out of season - akairōs - Not convenient, Inopportunely, unfavorable, not at the right time

Convince - ĕlĕgchō - To rebuke, correct, prove to be wrong

Rebuke - ĕpitimaō - Express strong disapproval, to denounce

Exhort - parakalĕō - To call near; to earnestly support or encourage

Longsuffering - makrŏthumia - Patient endurance of pain or unhappiness, state of emotional calm in the face of provocation or misfortune and without complaint or irritation

Teaching - didachē - Educating or instructing, imparting knowledge or skill.

Endure - anĕchŏmai - Put up with, consent to, accept, receive or be patient with

Sound - hugiainō - Correct, accurate

Doctrine - didaskalia - Content of what is taught; Teaching or instruction
Doctrine matters, teaching matters, instruction matters

Desires - ĕpithumia - Self-indulgent craving or longing that displaces proper affections for God

Heap up - ĕpisōrĕuō - To accumulate or pile up

Itching - knēthō - To rub or scratch oneself, To desire to hear what one wants to hear, to be desirous of hearing

Turn - apŏstrĕphō - active verb - To reject, change belief (deconstruction), turn away or turn back, stop or cease

Truth - alēthĕia - True, dependable statement

Turn aside - ĕktrĕpō - passive verb - To turn away from something toward something else

Ears - akŏē - The ability to hear with understanding and act accordingly.

Fables - muthŏs - Myth, tale, fiction

Watchful - nēphō - To sober up from the influence of alcohol; to behave with restraint and moderation, thus not permitting excess—to be self-controlled

Endure afflictions - kakŏpathĕō - Experience hardship, To suffer pain or distress; withstand trouble or difficulty

Evangelist - ĕuaggĕlistēs - Preacher of the gospel; Messenger of good news

Fulfill - plērŏphŏrĕō - Completely accomplish one’s task, carry out fully, perform entirely

Ministry - diakŏnia - Servant, Role or position of serving others

Grace - charis - “Unmerited favor” - Good will, divine empowerment, God’s resources extended towards us to accomplish His will in our lives.

According to - kata - a marker of a relation involving similarity of process—in accordance with, in relation to

Measure - mĕtrŏn - Measure, portion, degree

Minister - diakŏnĕō - To serve or attend to the needs of others by performing certain duties, often of a humble or menial nature


Stewards - ŏikŏnŏmŏs - Manager, overseer, one who has charge and direction of