2 Timothy 4:7

I have gone through the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have guarded the faith.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6I for my part am like a drink-offering which is already being poured out; and the time for my departure is now close at hand.

8From this time onward there is reserved 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 also to all who love the thought of His Appearing.

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Cross References

Luke 8:15But as for that in the good ground, it means those who, having listened to the Message with open minds and in a right spirit, hold it fast, and patiently yield a return.

John 4:34"My food," said Jesus, "is to be obedient to Him who sent me, and fully to accomplish His work.

Acts 13:25But John, towards the end of his career, repeatedly asked the people, "`What do you suppose me to be? I am not the Christ. But there is One coming after me whose sandal I am not worthy to unfasten.'

1 Corinthians 9:24Do you not know that in the foot-race the runners all run, but that only one gets the prize? You must run like him, in order to win with certainty.

1 Timothy 1:18This is the charge which I entrust to you, my son Timothy, in accordance with the inspired instructions concerning you which were given me long ago, that being equipped with them as your armour you may be continually fighting the good fight,

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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