2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

Montgomery New Testament

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 in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith.

9Do your best to come to me speedily,

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Cross References

Matthew 6:19"Store up for yourselves no treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;

Matthew 24:36"But no one knows about that day and hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Romans 2:5In your hardness and impenitence of heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath on the Day of Wrath, when the righteous judgment of God is revealed.

1 Corinthians 2:9Nay, as it is written. Eye has not seen, Nor ear heard, Neither have entered into man’s heart The things which 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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