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2 Timothy 4:18 net — The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for e…

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"The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen."

— 2 Timothy 4:18, NET Bible

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

15

You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.

16

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me– may they not be held accountable for it.

17

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth!

18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

19

Greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.

20

Erastus stayed in Corinth. Trophimus I left ill in Miletus.

21

Make every effort to come before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.

2 Timothy 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:18 say?
2 Timothy 4:18 in the NET Bible reads: “The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him 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 (NET): “The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him 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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