2 Timothy 4:7

Translations

Modern

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Traditional

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Literal

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.

Latin

Bonum certamen certavi, cursum consummavi, fidem servavi.

Original

Greek

English

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Notes

2 Timothy 4:7

Paul remained true to the trust (literally, "deposit") committed to him (see study notes on 1:12; 1 Timothy 6:20; compare Acts 20:24). He kept the integrity of the Christian faith and commanded Timothy to do the same (see 2 Timothy 2:3–7; 1 Timothy 1:18; 6:12; compare Romans 15:30–31; 1 Corinthians 9:25–27; Hebrews 12:1; Jude 1:3).

2 Timothy 4:6–8

Paul's faithfulness, right standing with God, and reward are a model and a challenge to others (particularly Timothy) to follow Paul’s example after he is gone.

2 Timothy 4:5–8

Paul gives some final leadership instructions and a testament to Timothy (compare Deuteronomy 31:7–8; 34:9; 2 Kings 2:1–18).

2 Timothy 4:1–8

Timothy's ministry truly existed in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus. Paul commanded him to work, expecting the return of Jesus to judge and establish his kingdom (see 1 Timothy 5:21; 6:13–14).

Christ’s appearing will bring:

spiritual cleaning (2 Timothy 2:19),
accountability (3:8–9),
salvation,
declaration of righteousness, and
reward (4:8, 18).

2 Timothy 3:1–4:8

Timothy must remain focused during the difficult times ahead.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings The Dangers of Sin The Day Is Coming

Related verses

1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
Hebrews 12:1–2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Philippians 3:13–14
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
Revelation 3:8
I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
Luke 8:15
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
2 Timothy 1:14
Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Glossary

Faith Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of a Crown Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Crown Athlete Baseball Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Church: Militant Death of the Righteous Death: Scenes of Death of Paul Decision: The Disciples Determination Developing Character Exercise Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Paul Fight Fight of Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Finish the Race Games: Fighting Wild |Beasts|, of Spiritual Conflict Games: Gladiatorial Keeping Faith Keeping the Faith Legacy Losing a Loved One Ministers are Bound to War a Good Warfare Perseverance: To be Manifested in Continuing in the Faith Physical Exercise Retirement Righteousness: Fruits of Run the Race Running Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Roman Empire: Allusions to Military Affairs of Crowning of Soldiers Who Distinguished Themselves

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