2 Timothy 4:7 nasb — I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

NASB

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;"

— 2 Timothy 4:7, NASB

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

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and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.

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But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

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For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

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in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

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Make every effort to come to me soon;

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for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:7 say?
2 Timothy 4:7 in the NASB reads: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:7 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:7 in?
2 Timothy 4:7 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 4:7?
2 Timothy 4:7 reads (NASB): “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;” 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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