2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the 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:
What this verse means
At the end, Paul summarizes a whole life in three clauses: fought, finished, kept.
A short prayer
Lord, let me fight well, finish the course, and keep the faith to the end.
Read in context — 2 Timothy 4
5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
6For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8Henceforth 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.
9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
Related verses
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”Psalms 55:22
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”Psalms 62:1
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”Psalms 90:12
“And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.”Revelation 21:5
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”Romans 3:23
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