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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:8

The great reward. "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." This is the keynote. Many successful Roman generals and some of the philosophers of the old world committed suicide in weariness and disgust of life. To live was ennui, and worse; for all was "vanity and vexation of spirit." I. THE FUTURE IS PROVIDED FOR . "Henceforth for, [or, 'as to the rest'] there is laid up for me." Christ will not let any one of his faithful servants go uncrowned; all... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:6

For I am now ready to be offered - This conviction of the apostle that he was about to die, is urged as a reason why Timothy should be laborious and faithful in the performance of the duties of his office. His own work was nearly done. He was soon to be withdrawn from the earth, and whatever benefit the world might have derived from his experience or active exertions, it was now to be deprived of it. He was about to leave a work which he much loved, and to which he had devoted the vigor of his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought a good fight - The Christian life is often represented as a conflict, or warfare; see the notes on 1 Timothy 6:12. That noble conflict with sin, the world, the flesh, and the devil, Paul now says he had been able to maintain.I have finished my course - The Christian life, too, is often represented as a “race” to be run; compare the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:24-26.I have kept the faith - I have steadfastly maintained the faith of the gospel; or, have lived a life of fidelity to my... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me - At the end of my race, as there was a crown in reserve for those who had successfully striven in the Grecian games; compare the notes on 1 Corinthians 9:25. The word “henceforth” - λοιπὸν loipon - means “what remains, or as to the rest;” and the idea is, that that was what remained of the whole career. The race had been run; the conflict had been waged; and all which was now necessary to complete the whole transaction, was merely that the crown be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:5-8

2 Timothy 4:5-8. But watch thou Both over thyself and flock, and withstand the beginnings of all these corruptions; let thy mind be awake and watchful; in all things Whatever thou art doing, let this be thy earnest, constant, persevering exercise. Observe, reader, the Scripture watching or waiting implies steadfast faith, patient hope, labouring love, unceasing prayer; yea, the mighty exertion of all the affections of the soul that a man is capable of: endure afflictions Or ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-22

4:6-22 PAUL’S LAST FAREWELLKnowing that he has faithfully carried out the work God entrusted to him, Paul faces execution with confidence. He looks beyond death to the full enjoyment of salvation that will be experienced by all whose love for Jesus is the controlling force in their lives (6-8).Before he dies, Paul would like Timothy to come and visit him. He is disappointed that Demas has preferred the safety and comfort of ordinary life to the danger and hardship of life with Paul. Others have... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:6

now ready , &c. = already being poured out. Greek. spendomai . See Philippians 2:17 . departure . Greek. analusis . Only here. Compare Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:29 . at hand . Same as "instant", 2 Timothy 4:2 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:7

fought . Greek. agonizomai . See Luke 13:24 . a = the. fight . Greek. agon. See Phil. I. so and compare 1 Timothy 6:12 . finished . Greek. te leo. Compare App-1262 Timothy 1:2 , my = the. course . Greek. dromos. See Acts 13:25 . faith . App-150 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:8

laid up . Greek. apokeimai. See Colossians 1:5 . a = the. righteousness . App-191 . Lord . App-9 . righteous . App-191 . Judge , Compare 2 Timothy 4:1 .Acts 17:3 Acts 17:1 . give = repay or recompense. Greek. apodidomi. See 2 Timothy 4:14 . at. App-104 . unto = to. love . App-135 . Perf. tense, "have loved". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:6

For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is come.Commentators find a metaphor here, as of loosening the ropes of a tent when breaking camp, or a ship slipping off her moorings and heading for the open sea; but White declared that "There is no figure of speech here."[12] Paul used the same word again as a synonym for death (Philippians 1:21), also speaking of death as being "at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8), as gain (Philippians 1:21), as far better (Philippians... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:6

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