2 Timothy 4:6-8

Preach the Word

⁶ For _u I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my _v departure has come. ⁷ _w I have fought the good fight, _x I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ⁸ Henceforth there is _y laid up for me _z the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, _a the righteous judge, will award to me on _b that Day, and not only to me but also to all _c who have loved his appearing.

1. Cross References
   Philippians 2:17
   Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
   
2. Cross References
   Philippians 1:23
   I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.
   2 Peter 1:14
   Since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:12
   Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 20:24
   But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
   
5. Cross References
   Colossians 1:5
   Because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel.
   1 Peter 1:4
   To an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
   
6. Cross References
   James 1:12
   Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
   
7. Cross References
   Psalms 7:11
   God is a righteous judge, and a God who feels indignation every day.
   
8. Cross References
   2 Timothy 1:12
   Which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.
   
9. Cross References
   Revelation 22:20
   He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!