# Is “Evangelism” in the Bible?

> No. “Evangelism” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/evangelism
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible has “evangelist”: someone who tells the good news.

## The Bible’s words for it: “evangelist”

> But as for you, keep a clear head in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
>
> — [2 Timothy 4:5](https://www.lumin.faith/read/2-timothy/4#5) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Evangelism” in the Bible?

No. “Evangelism” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible has “evangelist”: someone who tells the good news.

### What does the Bible say instead of “evangelism”?

The Bible has “evangelist”: someone who tells the good news. The verse is 2 Timothy 4:5: “But as for you, keep a clear head in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”

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