Pentecost Season · Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
I Have Finished the Race
October 29, 2028
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 Commentary: I Have Finished the Race Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse commentary on Paul's final charge and his own summary of his life.
2 Timothy 4:5-13 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed word study on 'poured out' and 'the crown of righteousness.'
2 Timothy 4:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Multiple classic commentators side by side on Paul's drink-offering image.
Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Working Preacher
A pastoral reading of Paul's confidence facing death and abandonment.
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on Paul's finished race and the Lord who stood by him.
2 Timothy 4:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with Strong's numbers for 'poured out' and 'departure.'
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