2 Timothy 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 4:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 4:8 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Timothy 4:8 (KJV)
2 Timothy 4:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 4:8
“Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. hath given...: or, offered faith”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:8: righteousness, righteous, judge
“Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:8: righteousness, lord, righteous
“Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:8: lord, day, only
“That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:8: lord, give, day
“The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:8: righteousness, lord, righteous
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