⁵ But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.^(A)

⁸ If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.^{(A) 9} For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life^(B) so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.^(C)

4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead,^(A) and in view of his appearing^(B) and his kingdom, I give you this charge:^{(C) 2} Preach^(D) the word;^(E) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke^(F) and encourage^(G)—with great patience and careful instruction.