2 Timothy 4:8 Meaning and Explanation
“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul looks forward to the crown of righteousness the Lord will give him, and to all who love Christ's appearing.
What Does 2 Timothy 4:8 Mean?
Paul lifts his gaze from the finished race to the reward ahead. A crown of righteousness is laid up for him, to be given by the Lord, the righteous Judge, on that day. And this crown is not for Paul alone but for all who love Christ's appearing.
The crown awaits, kept safe and certain, and the Giver is the righteous Judge who never errs. Most beautifully, the promise widens to include everyone who loves the appearing of the Lord, all who long for His return. For the reader, this is a glorious hope. The same crown promised to a great apostle is held out to every faithful believer who lives in love and longing for Christ's coming. The finish line is not the end but the doorway to reward, and the One who waits there is both perfectly just and deeply generous toward all who love Him.
2 Timothy 4:8 in the Original Language
stephanos (στέφανος), 'crown' -- the victor's wreath awarded to the winner, a garland of honor and triumph.
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What does 2 Timothy 4:8 mean?
Paul looks forward to the crown of righteousness the Lord will give him, and to all who love Christ's appearing.