Search results
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store 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 longed for his appearing.
- Colossians 1
By submitting your email address, you understand that you...
- Colossians 1
This verse is part of St. Paul's farewell to his disciple Timothy, expressing his confidence in the faith and his ministry. He uses three metaphors to describe his life: fighting a good fight, finishing the race, and keeping the faith.
Jan 4, 2022 · In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” This well-known and oft-quoted passage is quite significant in that this epistle was Paul’s last before his martyrdom in A.D. 67.
NLT I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store 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 longed for his appearing.
This verse is part of Paul's final message to his young disciple Timothy, who was facing persecution and false teaching. Paul encourages him to endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and look forward to the crown of righteousness.
… 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 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. 9 Make every effort to come to me quickly,…
