2 Timothy 4:7 - Forerunner Commentary

2 Timothy 4:7

5 But you be watchful in all things, ^aendure afflictions, do the work of ^ban evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Paul’s Valedictory

6 For ^aI am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of ^bmy departure is at hand.

7 ^aI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

8 Finally, there is laid up for me ^athe crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous ^bJudge, will give to me ^con that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

The Abandoned Apostle

9 Be diligent to come to me quickly;

10 for ^aDemas has forsaken me, ^bhaving loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica—Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.

Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 4:7

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American Standard Version
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:

Amplified® Bible
I have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith.

Contemporary English Version
I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.

Darby English Version
I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Good News Bible
I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance, and I have kept the faith.

International Standard Version
I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.

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

New American Standard Bible
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

New International Version
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

New King James Version
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

Young's Literal Translation
the good strife I have striven, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept,

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