2 Timothy 4:6–8

4:6 For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart10 is at hand. 4:7 I have competed well;11 I have finished the race; I have kept the faith! 4:8 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 on12 his appearing.

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10	tn Grk “of my departure.”
11	sn The expression I have competed well (Grk “I have competed the good competition”) uses words that may refer to a race or to a boxing or wrestling match: “run the good race” or “fight the good fight.” The similar phrase in 1 Tim 1:18 uses a military picture and is more literally “war the good warfare.”
12	tn Grk “all who have loved.”