2 Timothy 4:8

And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me on that day – and not only to me, but to all who have loved his appearing.

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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.

In Context

7I have run the great race; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith.

9Do your utmost to come to me soon,

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Cross References

Psalms 7:11God is a just judge, constant in righteous anger.

Matthew 6:19“Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 24:36But about that day and hour, no one knows – not even the angels of heaven, not even the Son – but only the Father himself.

Romans 2:5Hard-hearted and impenitent as you are, you are storing up for yourself wrath on the day of wrath, when God’s justice as a judge will be revealed;

1 Corinthians 2:9It is what scripture speaks of as – ‘What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered people’s minds – all these things God has prepared for those who love him.’

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 4:2-9

Ministerial Duties; The Apostle's Joyful Expectation. ( a. d. 66.) 1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from… Read the whole commentary →

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