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Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Paul concludes with six metaphors reflecting on his life and impending death: he likens himself to a drink offering being poured out, speaks of his "departure" as a euphemism for death, and describes his journey as a "good fight" and a "race" that he has completed. He emphasizes that he has kept the faith and now awaits the "crown of righteousness" from God, the righteous judge. Despite not being justified in earthly courts, Paul finds vindication in Christ's heavenly court, assuring that this reward is also for all who long for Christ's return.
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Section 07
14:44Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-10Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Six Concluding Metaphors:

  1. Drink Offering—Drink offerings in the OT were most often wine (Ex 29:40–41; Lv 23:13; Nu 15:5–10; 28:7; the wine may have represented blood—see Ps 16:4).

  2. Departure—Metaphor speaking to the breaking up of camp or the loosing of a ship from the dock. It was a common euphemism for death.

  3. Good Fight—Boxing/Military (1 Tim 6:12; 1 Cor 9:24-27; Phil 3:12-14).

  4. Race—(Phil 2:16; 3:14; Gal 2:2; 5:7; cf. Heb 12)

  5. Kept the faith—deposit fidelity

Henceforth—the only thing remaining

There is laid up for me—term used of honors stored up (Col 1:5; 1 Pet 1:4)

  1. Crown of righteousness [18x in NT]

Resilient – A Study in 2 Timothy

● imperishable crown--1 Cor 9:25

● crown of boasting--1 Thess 2:19

● crown of life-- Jms 1:12

● crown of glory--1 Pet 5:4

● crown of life-- Rev 2:10

Righteous judge – in contrast to the courts he has and will face on earth. Don’t miss the force of this image considering Paul’s situation (1 Cor 4:3-4 “For me it is a very small thing to be judged by you or by and human court...It is the Lord who judges me.”)

The irony is seen in this vindication that even though Paul will not be “justified” in the Roman Imperial court, he will be declared “righteous” in Christ’s heavenly court. Paul sees this reward as worth it all (2 Cor 4:17-18 “far outweighs”).

That day— (2 Tim 1:12—"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. “)

Not only to me but also to all those who have loved his appearing

● 1 Tim 6:14--free from reproach until the appearing

● Titus 2:13--waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing

● 2 Tim 4:1--to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing

4:8 All who have loved his appearing

4:10 In love with this present world

Demas

● A former coworker of Paul mentioned during Paul’s imprisonment in Col 4:14 and Phlm 24 (associated there with Luke and Mark).

● “Deserted me” (“forsaken me”—Ps 22:1 LXX).

Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-10 Instructions

Section 07
14:44Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-10Finish the Race 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Six Concluding Metaphors:

  1. Drink Offering—Drink offerings in the OT were most often wine (Ex 29:40–41; Lv 23:13; Nu 15:5–10; 28:7; the wine may have represented blood—see Ps 16:4).

  2. Departure—Metaphor speaking to the breaking up of camp or the loosing of a ship from the dock. It was a common euphemism for death.

  3. Good Fight—Boxing/Military (1 Tim 6:12; 1 Cor 9:24-27; Phil 3:12-14).

  4. Race—(Phil 2:16; 3:14; Gal 2:2; 5:7; cf. Heb 12)

  5. Kept the faith—deposit fidelity

Henceforth—the only thing remaining

There is laid up for me—term used of honors stored up (Col 1:5; 1 Pet 1:4)

  1. Crown of righteousness [18x in NT]

Resilient – A Study in 2 Timothy

● imperishable crown--1 Cor 9:25

● crown of boasting--1 Thess 2:19

● crown of life-- Jms 1:12

● crown of glory--1 Pet 5:4

● crown of life-- Rev 2:10

Righteous judge – in contrast to the courts he has and will face on earth. Don’t miss the force of this image considering Paul’s situation (1 Cor 4:3-4 “For me it is a very small thing to be judged by you or by and human court...It is the Lord who judges me.”)

The irony is seen in this vindication that even though Paul will not be “justified” in the Roman Imperial court, he will be declared “righteous” in Christ’s heavenly court. Paul sees this reward as worth it all (2 Cor 4:17-18 “far outweighs”).

That day— (2 Tim 1:12—"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. “)

Not only to me but also to all those who have loved his appearing

● 1 Tim 6:14--free from reproach until the appearing

● Titus 2:13--waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing

● 2 Tim 4:1--to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing

4:8 All who have loved his appearing

4:10 In love with this present world

Demas

● A former coworker of Paul mentioned during Paul’s imprisonment in Col 4:14 and Phlm 24 (associated there with Luke and Mark).

● “Deserted me” (“forsaken me”—Ps 22:1 LXX).