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And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Henceforth 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 also to all who have loved his appearing. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> From now on the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, 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. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> in the future 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 have loved His appearing. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> in the future 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 also to all who have loved His appearing. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in the future 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 also to all who have loved His appearing. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In the future 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 also to all who have loved His appearing. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and longed for and welcomed His appearing. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the day of judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day: and not only to me, but also to all them that have loved his appearing. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The prize that shows I have God's approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> And now there is waiting for me the victory prize of being put right with God, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day--and not only to me, but to all those who wait with love for him to appear. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day--and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> From 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. <a href="/web/2_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a> From now on, the crown of righteousness is stored up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> from now on there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness that the LORD—the Righteous Judge—will give to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those loving His appearing. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> From now on the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, 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. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of the righteousness that the Lord -- the Righteous Judge -- shall give to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those loving his manifestation. <a href="/slt/2_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As to the rest, the crown of justice is laid up for me, which the Lord will assign to me in that day, the just judge: and not only to me, but also to all them having loved his appearance.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a> From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Henceforth there is preserved for me a crown of righteousness, which my LORD, the righteous judge, will give me at that day: and not to me only but also to all those who eagerly await his appearance. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And now a crown of righteousness is kept for me, which my Lord shall award to me in that day when he shall judge the just, but not only to me, but also to those who will have loved his revelation.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> finally there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: not only to me, but to all those who with divine love, do love his appearing. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> From 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. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> As to what remains, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: and not to me only, but also to all those who have longed for his appearance. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/4-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=626" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Preach the Word</a> …7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8<a href="/greek/3063.htm" title="3063: loipon (Adj-ANS) -- Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.">From now on</a> <a href="/greek/606.htm" title="606: apokeitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To have been put away, be stored, be reserved for. From apo and keimai; to be reserved; figuratively, to await.">there is laid up</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4735.htm" title="4735: stephanos (N-NMS) -- A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively.">crown</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">of righteousness,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaios (Adj-NMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">righteous</a> <a href="/greek/2923.htm" title="2923: kritēs (N-NMS) -- A judge, magistrate, ruler. From krino; a judge.">Judge,</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: apodōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">will award</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day—</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasi (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: ēgapēkosi (V-RPA-DMP) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">crave</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2015.htm" title="2015: epiphaneian (N-AFS) -- Appearing, manifestation, glorious display. From epiphanes; a manifestation, i.e. the advent of Christ.">appearing.</a> 9Make every effort to come to me quickly,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a> And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a> Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a> To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a> Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. <a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Psalm 37:6</a> He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Proverbs 11:18</a> The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward. <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a> Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>From now on 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 to all them also that love his appearing.there.<a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19</a> Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19,20</a> Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: … <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Colossians 1:5</a> For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;a crown.<a href="/2_timothy/2-5.htm">2 Timothy 2:5</a> And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.<a href="/proverbs/4-9.htm">Proverbs 4:9</a> She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a> And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.the righteous.<a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a> 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;<a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a> That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?<a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Psalm 7:11</a> God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.at that.<a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12,18</a> For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day… <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a> And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.<a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22</a> Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?that love.<a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Romans 8:23</a> And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a> But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-2.htm">2 Corinthians 5:2</a> For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Appearing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">Award</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-5.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Future</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Longed</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Manifestation</a> <a href="/galatians/6-17.htm">Onward</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Render</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Store</a> <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Appearing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Award</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Future</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-13.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Longed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Manifestation</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-13.htm">Onward</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">Render</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-27.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Store</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Time</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 4</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">He exhorts him to preach the Word with all care and diligence;</a> 6. <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">certifies him of the nearness of his death;</a> 9. <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">wills him to come speedily unto him, and to bring Marcus with him;</a> 14. <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">warns him to beware of Alexander the metalworker.</a> 16. <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">informs him what had befallen him at his first answering;</a> 19. <a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">and soon after he concludes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_timothy/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness This phrase indicates a future reward that awaits Paul. The "crown of righteousness" is a metaphorical expression, drawing from the imagery of athletic competitions in ancient Greece, where victors received a laurel wreath. In a biblical context, this crown represents the ultimate reward for a life lived in faithfulness to Christ. The concept of a "crown" is also found in <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> and <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a>, where it symbolizes eternal life and victory over sin. The righteousness mentioned here is not self-derived but imputed through faith in Jesus Christ, aligning with Paul's teachings in <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a>.which the Lord, the righteous Judge Paul refers to Jesus Christ as the "righteous Judge," emphasizing His divine authority and perfect justice. This title assures believers that their lives will be evaluated fairly and justly. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, judges were often seen as corrupt, but Paul contrasts this with the incorruptible nature of Christ. The righteousness of Christ as Judge is a theme echoed in <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a>, where God has appointed a day to judge the world in righteousness through Jesus.will award to me on that day "That day" refers to the eschatological event of Christ's return, often called the Day of the Lord. This is a time of both judgment and reward, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2</a> and <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a>. For Paul, this is a day of hope and fulfillment, when his faithfulness will be recognized. The assurance of this future award reflects Paul's confidence in the promises of God, as seen in <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>.and not only to me Paul expands the promise beyond himself, indicating that the reward is not exclusive to apostles or church leaders. This inclusivity is a hallmark of the gospel message, which offers salvation and reward to all who believe, as seen in <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12-13</a>. It underscores the communal aspect of the Christian faith, where all believers share in the hope of eternal life.but to all who crave His appearing The phrase "crave His appearing" highlights the eager anticipation and longing for Christ's return. This desire is a mark of genuine faith and love for Christ, as seen in <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a>, where believers are encouraged to look forward to the blessed hope and glorious appearing of Jesus. The cultural context of the early church, which faced persecution and hardship, made this hope particularly poignant. The longing for Christ's return is a central theme in Christian eschatology, encouraging believers to live righteously and remain steadfast in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote this letter to Timothy, expressing his confidence in the reward awaiting him after his faithful service. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and close companion of Paul, recipient of this letter, encouraged to remain steadfast in his ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_righteous_judge.htm">The Lord, the Righteous Judge</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, who will judge all people and reward those who have been faithful. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crown_of_righteousness.htm">The Crown of Righteousness</a> A metaphorical reward for those who have lived righteously and longed for Christ's return. 5. <a href="/topical/t/that_day.htm">That Day</a> Refers to the future time of Christ's return and the final judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_reward.htm">The Certainty of Reward</a> Believers can be assured of the reward awaiting them for their faithfulness. This certainty should motivate us to live righteously and serve diligently. <a href="/topical/l/longing_for_christ's_return.htm">Longing for Christ's Return</a> A genuine desire for Jesus' return is a mark of true faith. This longing should influence our daily decisions and priorities. <a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_judge.htm">The Righteous Judge</a> Jesus, as the righteous Judge, ensures that all judgments are fair and just. We can trust His decisions and live with integrity, knowing He sees all. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Paul’s confidence in his reward despite his trials encourages us to persevere through difficulties, knowing our labor is not in vain. <a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a> The promise of the crown is not just for Paul but for all who love Christ's appearing, highlighting the communal aspect of faith and the shared hope among believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 4</a> <a href="/q/what_do_scriptures_say_about_the_wicked.htm">What eternal rewards does the Bible promise believers?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'be_angry,_do_not_sin'_mean.htm">What does 'Crown of Glory, Diadem of Beauty' mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_'crown_of_glory'_promise_inconsistent.htm">(1 Peter 5:4) Does the promise of an unfading “crown of glory” conflict with other biblical views on heavenly rewards, creating a theological inconsistency? </a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'crown_of_glory,_diadem_of_beauty'.htm">What does "Crown of Glory, Diadem of Beauty" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) A crown of righteousness.--More accurately rendered, the crown of righteousness. St. Paul, after speaking calmly of death, the bitterness of which he was already tasting, looks on beyond death, and speaks of the crown which awaited him. The crown was the victory prize which the "good fight" of <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm" title="I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:">2Timothy 4:7</a> had won. It is called "the crown of righteousness," it being the crown to which righteousness can lay claim--that is, the crown awarded to righteousness.Which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me.--As a righteous judge will the Lord award him the crown, recognising him as one who had the prize of victory. Not improbably, the expression "the righteous judge" was written in strong contrast to that unrighteous judge who had condemned Paul, and in accordance with whose unjust sentence he would presently suffer a painful death.At that day.--This is the third time the words "that day" are used in this Epistle (see <a href="/context/2_timothy/1-12.htm" title="For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.">2Timothy 1:12-18</a>). The day of judgment is, of course, signified, the day when the Lord shall come again with glory.And not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.--Then St. Paul, instead of concluding this section of his letter with the glorious words telling of his serene courage and of his confidence in a crowned and immortal life, adds a gentle reminder to Timothy: he, too, with any others who really look for the Second Coming of the Lord, might win the same glorious crown--the sure guerdon of righteousness. The Apostle specifies here exactly the persons for whom "the crown" was reserved--those who in this life have indeed longed for the appearance of the Lord in judgment. None here could in very truth desire "His appearing," save His own, who love Him and struggle to live His life. Calvin well remarks: "(St. Paul) excludes from the number of the faithful those to whom Christ's coming is a source of terror."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - The for a, A.V.; to me for me, A.V.; only to me for to me only, A.V.; also to all them for unto all them also, A.V.; have loved for love. Henceforth (λοιπόν); as <a href="/hebrews/10-13.htm">Hebrews 10:13</a>. The work of conflict being over, it only remains to receive the crown. The crown of righteousness means that crown the possession of which marks the wearer as righteous before God. The analogous phrases are, "the crown of glory" (<a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a>) and "the crown of life" (<a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a>). The righteousness, the glory, and the life of the saints are conceived as displayed in crowns, as the kingly dignity is in the crown of royalty. The righteous Judge (κριτής). In <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> the Lord Jesus is said to be ordained of God Κριτὴς ζώντων καὶ νεκρῶν. "the Judge of quick and dead;" and in <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Hebrews 12:23</a> we read, Κριτῇ Θεῷ πάντων, "God the Judge of all." But nowhere else, either in the Old Testament or the New Testament, is this term applied directly either to God or to Christ. Surely its use here is influenced by the preceding metaphor of the ἀγών and the δρόμος and the στέφανος; and "the righteous Judge" is the impartial βραβεύς, or "judge," who assigned the prizes at the games to those who had fairly won them. And this is the proper meaning of κριτής, "the umpire," applied, especially at Athens, to the "judges" at the poetic contests (Liddell and Scott). Thucydides contrasts the κριτής and the ἀγωνιστής; Aristophanes the κριταί and the θεαταί, the "spectators;" and the word "critic" is derived from this meaning of κιτής and κριτικός. The whole picture is that of the apostle running his noble race of righteousness to the very end, and of the Lord himself assigning to him the well earned crown of victory in the presence of heaven and earth assembled for the solemnity of that great day. That have loved his appearing. It will be a characteristic of those who will be crowned at that day that all the time they were lighting the good fight they were looking forward with hope and desire for their Lord's appearing and kingdom. "Thy kingdom come" was their desire and their petition. They will be able to say at that day, "So, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation" (<a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a>). His appearing; as in ver. 2. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/4-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>From now on λοιπὸν (loipon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crown στέφανος (stephanos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively. of righteousness δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. is laid up ἀπόκειταί (apokeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_606.htm">Strong's 606: </a> To have been put away, be stored, be reserved for. From apo and keimai; to be reserved; figuratively, to await. for me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. which ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. righteous δίκαιος (dikaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. judge, κριτής (kritēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2923.htm">Strong's 2923: </a> A judge, magistrate, ruler. From krino; a judge. will award ἀποδώσει (apodōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. to me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. on ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. that ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. day— ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. to me, ἐμοὶ (emoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. to all πᾶσι (pasi) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crave ἠγαπηκόσι (ēgapēkosi) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. appearing. ἐπιφάνειαν (epiphaneian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2015.htm">Strong's 2015: </a> Appearing, manifestation, glorious display. 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