The Finish Line
2 Timothy 4:6–8, 2 Timothy 4:16–18 · World English Bible
2 Timothy 4:6For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:8From now on, the crown of righteousness is stored up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
2 Timothy 4:17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear. So I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.