Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.

New American Standard Bible

in the future 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 also to all who have loved His appearing.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

There is reserved for me in the future the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing.

A Conservative Version

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me in that day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

American Standard Version

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing.

Amplified

In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and longed for and welcomed His appearing.

An Understandable Version

So, now there is a crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, who is a just Judge, will award me on that day [i.e., the judgment day], and not to me only, but also to everyone who has loved [the prospect of] His appearing.

Anderson New Testament

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.

Bible in Basic English

From now on, the crown of righteousness is made ready for me, which the Lord, the upright judge, Will give to me at that day: and not only to me, but to all those who have had love for his revelation.

Common New Testament

In the future 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 also to all who have loved his appearing.

Daniel Mace New Testament

I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.

Darby Translation

Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.

Godbey New Testament

finally there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: not only to me, but to all those who with divine love, do love his appearing.

Goodspeed New Testament

Now the crown of uprightness awaits me, which the Lord, the upright judge, will award me on that Day, and not only me but also all who have loved and hoped for his appearing.

John Wesley New Testament

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.

Julia Smith Translation

As to the rest, the crown of justice is laid up for me, which the Lord will assign to me in that day, the just judge: and not only to me, but also to all them having loved his appearance.

King James 2000

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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Modern King James verseion

Now there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that Day; and not to me only, but also to all those who love His appearing.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.

Moffatt New Testament

Now the crown of a good life awaits me, with which the Lord, that just Judge, will reward me on the great Day ??and not only me but all who have loved and longed for his appearance.

Montgomery New Testament

Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

NET Bible

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

New Heart English Bible

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, 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.

Noyes New Testament

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me at that day, and not to me only, but to all those who have loved his appearing.

Sawyer New Testament

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will give me in that day, and not me only but all who love his appearing.

The Emphasized Bible

Henceforth, lieth by for me - the crown, of righteousness, which the Lord will render unto me in that, day, - The righteous judge, - Ye, not alone unto me, but unto all them also who have loved his forthshining.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Twentieth Century New Testament

And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.

Webster

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.

Weymouth New Testament

From this time onward there is reserved 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 love the thought of His Appearing.

Williams New Testament

Now the crown for doing right awaits me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day, and not only me but also all who have loved His appearing.

World English Bible

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, 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.

Worrell New Testament

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

Worsley New Testament

As to what remains, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: and not to me only, but also to all those who have longed for his appearance.

Youngs Literal Translation

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of the righteousness that the Lord -- the Righteous Judge -- shall give to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those loving his manifestation.

Themes

Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A crown

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » A crown

Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won

Christian ministers » Charge delivered to

Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » The prize won

Crown » Figurative

Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of righteousness

death » Scenes of » Death of paul

the Death of saints » Leads to » A crown of life

Decision » Instances of » The disciples

Endurance » The reward for enduring

Endurance » Finishing the course

Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith

Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteous judge

Judgment » Saints shall be rewarded at

Love to Christ » Promises to

Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness

Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of righteousness

the Reward of saints » Saints may feel confident of

the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of righteousness

Righteousness » Saints » Shall receive a crown of

The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors

The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves

The second coming of Christ » Shall receive a crown of glory at

The second coming of Christ » Saints » Love

Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of righteousness

The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness

the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of righteousness

The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
λοιπόν 
Loipon 
Usage: 12

there is laid up
ἀπόκειμαι 
Apokeimai 
lay up, appoint
Usage: 3

for me
μοί 
Moi 
me, my, I, mine
Usage: 152

a crown
στέφανος 
Stephanos 
Usage: 16

δικαιοσύνη 
Dikaiosune 
Usage: 83

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

the Lord
κύριος 
Kurios 
Usage: 643

the righteous
δίκαιος 
Dikaios 
Usage: 57

κριτής 
Krites 
Usage: 9

ἀποδίδωμι 
Apodidomi 
Usage: 25

me
μοί 
Moi 
me, my, I, mine
Usage: 152

at
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

ἐκεῖνος 
Ekeinos 
that, those, he, the same, they,
Usage: 148

day
ἡμέρα 
hemera 
day, daily 9, time, not tr,
Usage: 287

and
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

to me
ἐμοί 
Emoi 
me, I, mine, my, 9
Usage: 58

μόνον 
Monon 
only, alone, but
Usage: 62

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

G25
ἀγαπάω 
Agapao 
Usage: 92


and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

G25
ἀγαπάω 
Agapao 
Usage: 92

his

Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Timothy 4:8

References

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Prayers for 2 Timothy 4:8

Context Readings

Paul's Charge To Timothy

7 I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith. 8 The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing. 9 Do your best to come to me soon,


Cross References

Colossians 1:5

based on the hope laid up for you in heaven. Some time ago you heard about this hope through the word of truth, the gospel

2 Timothy 1:12

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to me until the day that he comes.

James 1:12

How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who enters an athletic contest practices self-control in everything. They do it to win a wreath that withers away, but we run to win a prize that never fades.

Psalm 7:11

God is a righteous judge, a God who is angry with sinners every day.

Matthew 24:36

"No one knows when that day or hour will come not the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father,

1 Thessalonians 5:4

However, brothers, you are not in the darkness, in order that the Day of the Lord might surprise you like a thief.

2 Timothy 2:5

Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules.

2 Timothy 4:1

In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.

Revelation 2:10

Don't be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The Devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor's crown of life.

Revelation 22:20

The one who is testifying to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Genesis 18:25

Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"

Psalm 31:19

How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men.

Proverbs 4:9

She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will present to you a crown of beauty."

Malachi 3:17

"They'll be mine," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "in the day when I prepare my treasured possession. I'll spare them, just as a man spares his own son who serves him.

Matthew 6:19-20

"Stop storing up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 7:22

Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, drove out demons in your name, and performed many miracles in your name, didn't we?'

Luke 10:12

I tell you, on the last day it will be easier for Sodom than for that town!"

Romans 2:5

But because of your stubborn and unrepentant heart you are reserving wrath for yourself on the day of wrath, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.

Romans 8:23

However, not only the creation, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit also groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this one we sigh, since we long to put on our heavenly dwelling.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

and to wait for his Son whom he raised from the dead to come back from heaven. This Jesus is the one who rescues us from the coming wrath.

2 Thessalonians 1:5-6

This is evidence of God's righteous judgment and is intended to make you worthy of God's kingdom, for which you are suffering.

1 Timothy 6:19

By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can keep their hold on the life that is real.

2 Timothy 1:18

May the Lord grant that he finds mercy on the day he comes again. You know very well how much he assisted me in Ephesus.

Titus 2:13

as we wait for the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus the Messiah.

Hebrews 9:28

so the Messiah was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people. And he will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly wait for him.

1 Peter 1:4

and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed.

Revelation 1:7

Look! He is coming in the clouds. Every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. So be it! Amen.

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 elders wearing white robes and gold victor's crowns on their heads.

Revelation 4:10

the 24 elders bow down and worship in front of the one who sits on the throne, the one who lives forever and ever. They throw their victor's crowns in front of the throne and say,

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.

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