2 Timothy 4:8
2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”2 Timothy 4:8
What Does 2 Timothy 4:8 Mean?
2 Timothy 4:8 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Second Coming, and Righteousness.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 4:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”Titus 2:13“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Hebrews 9:28“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”Hebrews 12:2“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”Revelation 3:11“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”2 Timothy 1:12“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”Colossians 1:5“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;”2 Timothy 4:1“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;”1 Peter 1:4“To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,”Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”1 Peter 1:13“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”1 Corinthians 9:25“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”Revelation 22:20“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”Matthew 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”Galatians 5:5“For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.”Ruth 2:12“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”2 Timothy 2:5“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”
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