Pentecost Season · Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Day Mass · Year C
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
I Have Finished the Race
June 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 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Covers Paul's final charge and his reflection on finishing the race.
2 Timothy 4:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentary on Paul being poured out as a drink offering.
2 Timothy 4 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Detailed notes on Paul's closing testimony.
2 Timothy 4:5-13 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse word study covering the drink-offering passage.
2 Timothy 4:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek interlinear for Paul's closing testimony.
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