2 Timothy 4:7

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In 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Paul reflects on his life, saying he is already being poured out like a drink offering and the time of his departure has come. Tradition holds that he was executed in Rome under Nero not long after.

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1 Corinthians 9:24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
2 Timothy 4:8From now on 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 to all who crave His appearing.
Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

World English Bible (WEB)

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

King James Version (KJV)

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have made a good fight, I have come to the end of my journey, I have kept the faith:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

the good strife I have striven, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He peleado la buena batalla, he acabado la carrera, he guardado la fe.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

He peleado la buena batalla, he llegado al final de la carrera y me he mantenido fiel.

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2 Timothy 4:7

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