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2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4:8

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Translations

Modern
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
Traditional
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Literal
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all those loving His appearing.
Latin
In reliquo reposita est mihi corona justitiæ, quam reddet mihi Dominus in illa die, justus judex: non solum autem mihi, sed et iis, qui diligunt adventum ejus. Festina ad me venire cito.

Original

Greek
English
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Notes

2 Timothy 4:8

  • crown of righteousness: being declared righteous at the time of judgment was the only thing that remained for Paul (see also James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10; 3:11).

  • If we live expecting that Christ will return, we will eagerly look forward to His appearing to establish his kingdom (see 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1). If we do not follow Christ’s commands, we will not welcome his appearing, because it will be as Judge.

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:

See also 1 Corinthians 3:10–15; 4:4–5; 2 Corinthians 5:10.

2 Timothy 3:1–4:8

Timothy must remain focused during the difficult times ahead.

Glossary

Heaven Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Paul the Apostle Second Coming of Christ Timothy, Second Letter to

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