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I have competed well;[a] I have finished the race; I have kept the faith! 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[b] his appearing.

Travel Plans and Concluding Greetings

Make every effort to come to me soon.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 4:7 sn The expression I have competed well (Grk “I have competed the good competition”) uses words that may refer to a race or to a boxing or wrestling match: “run the good race” or “fight the good fight.” The similar phrase in 1 Tim 1:18 uses a military picture and is more literally “war the good warfare.”
  2. 2 Timothy 4:8 tn Grk “all who have loved.”