2 Timothy 4:8

There is now laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

9Make every effort to come to me soon.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 24:36“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels of heaven, but only my Father.

Romans 2:5But according to yoʋr stubbornness and yoʋr unrepentant heart, yoʋ are storing up wrath for yoʋrself on the day of wrath, revelation, and the righteous judgment of God,

1 Corinthians 2:9But, as it is written, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no heart has imagined what 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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