Bible Quote by John Piper
““Nowhere else in all the Bible is there a preface to a command like this one: “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word” (2 Tim. 4:1–2). The command is three short words. “Preach the word”—in the context of 2 Timothy 3:16–17 meaning the “God-breathed” word of Scripture. But the introduction to the command is spectacular. It is calculated to make us take a deep breath and be sober minded about the task of preaching. “I charge you.” “In the presence of God.” “And in the presence of Christ Jesus.” “He will judge.” “The living.” “And the dead.” “By his appearing.” “And by his kingdom.” In view of these weightiest of realities, preach the word. How could Paul have made preaching any more momentous””
About This Quote
Source Bible: 2 Timothy 4:1‑2 (New Testament)
Preaching is a solemn, God‑charged duty demanding reverence.
In simple terms: Proclaiming Scripture is a serious, holy responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Take preaching seriously.
Themes
faith
responsibility
authority
Mood
solemn
inspirational
Type
biblical
sermonic
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal evangelism
- public speaking
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
biblical mandate
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reverence affect your message?
- What practical steps aid faithful preaching?
A Different Perspective
The weight of judgment may intimidate some.
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