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2 Timothy 4:8 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Hope is the anchor that holds when feelings cannot.

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Read in chapter context · 2 Timothy 4

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing."

KJV · King James Version

"Henceforth3063 there is laid up606 for me3427 a crown4735 of righteousness1343, which3739 the Lord2962, the righteous1342 judge2923, shall give591 me3427 at1722 that1565 day2250: and1161 not3756 to me1698 only3440, but235 unto all them3956 also2532 that love25 his846 appearing2015."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses henceforth, laid, shall, unto, while the WEB renders these as from, now, stored, will. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

2 Timothy 4:8 in 2 Timothy 4

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Timothy 4:8 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Timothy 4. Read the full chapter →

v.6 For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.
v.7 I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
v.8 From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
v.9 Be diligent to come to me soon,
v.10 for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Book background

About the Book of 2 Timothy

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Pauline epistle
Author: Paul
Date written: c. 66–67 AD
Audience: Timothy — and through him, every Christian minister
Chapters: 4

2 Timothy is Paul's deathbed letter — a torch passed to Timothy. He charges him to guard the gospel, endure suffering, preach the Word "in season and out of season" (4:2), and reach his finish line as Paul has: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (4:7). The book contains the great affirmation that "all Scripture is breathed out by God" (3:16).

Setting: Paul's final letter, written from a Roman dungeon awaiting execution.

Key themes: endurance · scripture · gospel · faithfulness · finishing well

Read 2 Timothy from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise 2 Timothy 4:8

2 Timothy 4:8 contains 41 words in 7 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

From now on

FNO
2

there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness

TISUFM
3

which the Lord

WTL
4

the righteous judge

TRJ
5

will give to me on that day

WGTMOT
6

and not to me only

ANTMO
7

but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

BATATW

Frequently asked

FAQ about 2 Timothy 4:8

What does 2 Timothy 4:8 say?

2 Timothy 4:8 reads: "From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing." — from the New Testament, 2 Timothy (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is 2 Timothy 4:8 in?

2 Timothy 4:8 is in the book of 2 Timothy, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 66–67 AD. 2 Timothy is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Timothy — and through him, every Christian minister. Best known for "all Scripture is breathed out by God" and "I have fought the good fight".

What is 2 Timothy 4:8 about?

2 Timothy 4:8 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope. Within 2 Timothy, 2 Timothy is Paul's deathbed letter — a torch passed to Timothy. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between 2 Timothy 4:8 in WEB and KJV?

2 Timothy 4:8 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Henceforth3063 there is laid up606 for me3427 a crown4735 of righteousness1343, which3739 the Lord2962, the righteous1342 judge2923, shall give591 me3427 at1722 that1565 day2250: and1161 not3756 to me1698 only3440, but235 unto all them3956 also2532 that love25 his846 appearing2015.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is 2 Timothy 4:8?

2 Timothy 4:8 is 41 words in the WEB translation (204 characters), broken into 7 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 12 seconds.

How can I memorise 2 Timothy 4:8?

To memorise 2 Timothy 4:8, split it into its 7 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does 2 Timothy 4:8 matter in 2 Timothy?

How can I apply 2 Timothy 4:8 today?

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