Pentecost Season · Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Day Mass · Year B
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
I Have Finished the Race
June 29, 2027
Overview & Insights
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)
Paul writes near the end of his life, poured out like a libation and ready for departure. He looks to the crown of righteousness laid up for him, and testifies that the Lord stood by him and will rescue him for the heavenly kingdom.
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Commentary
2 Timothy 4: Finishing Well Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on Paul's final charge.
2 Timothy 4:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the good fight and the crown of righteousness in one place.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Timothy 4 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole of 2 Timothy 4.
Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching commentary on Paul finishing the race and the Lord standing by him.
Saints Peter and Paul Explained Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre works through the feast readings, including Paul's crown of righteousness.
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