2 Timothy 4:18 kjv — And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory fo…

King James Version

"And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."

— 2 Timothy 4:18, King James Version

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

15

Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16

At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

17

Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

18

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

19

Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

20

Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

21

Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

2 Timothy 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:18 say?
2 Timothy 4:18 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:18 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 18.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 4:18.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:18 in?
2 Timothy 4:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 4:18?
2 Timothy 4:18 reads (KJV): “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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