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2 Timothy 4:7-9
EasyEnglish Bible
2 Timothy 4:7-9
EasyEnglish Bible
7 I have worked to serve Christ well. I have finished everything that God wanted me to do. I am like a runner who has run to the end of the race. I have continued to believe God's true message. 8 So now a gift is waiting for me. The Lord will make me completely right with him. That will be like a crown which the Lord will give me on that great day when he judges people. He is the judge who is fair and right. He will not only give that gift to me. He will give it to all those people who love him. They will be happy to see him when he comes again.[a]
Paul's last words to Timothy
9 Timothy, please come to see me as soon as you can.
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- 4:8 At that time, people often gave a crown to somebody who had won a race. So Paul is using the crown as a picture of what God will give his people. God will give a gift to everyone who really belongs to Christ. That gift is that we will be completely right and happy as we will live with him for ever.
2 Timothy 4:7-9
New International Version
2 Timothy 4:7-9
New International Version
7 I have fought the good fight,(A) I have finished the race,(B) I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me(C) the crown of righteousness,(D) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day(E)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(F)
Personal Remarks
9 Do your best to come to me quickly,(G)
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