As believers we must walk by faith and not by sight. Before entering upon the contemplation of the excellent glory which surrounds the blessed in heaven, we must endeavor to form a correct idea of God's grace, which enabled them to perform the great and noble actions we are now to consider. How the Meek and the Passionate are to be Admonished. Our Price: $17.99 Save: $22.00 (55%) Buy Now. The figure is drawn from the Grecian games. I do not suppose that Paul in prison, and within sight of martyrdom, remembered his words at Ephesus. Such a history would consist of four books. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith Drawn from the games also. Paul's work among the churches after his acquittal at Rome, could not escape the observation of his enemies. 7. Notice , the word says this is a Good fight : Many call good , evil , and , evil , good : The devil is the peverter of Faith : Run the Good race. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. Which best represents the problem with the comment? View more titles. After a time the unbelieving Jews conceived the idea of fastening upon Paul the crime of instigating the burning of Rome. I pray to be blessed with the gift of faithful witnessing to all the wonders that have been worked in my life in Jesus name. (, Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff, Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 2 Timothy 4:7 in all English translations. In spite of every opposition and affliction he has remained true. 22), and there present her before Christ, where she is crowned with a crown of righteousness and glory; not which she hath deserved by her good works, …Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety, Perseverance'Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.' 2 Timothy 3 Titus 1 2 ... King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 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 t... Read verse in King James Version I have kept the Faith !!!! Unless the call be clear and definite, they are likely to be in some doubt as, In Which the Sources of This History Are Principally Treated A history of the "Origin of Christianity" ought to embrace all the obscure, and, if one might so speak, subterranean periods which extend from the first beginnings of this religion up to the moment when its existence became a public fact, notorious and evident to the eyes of all. Since the beginning of the persecution under Nero the Christians had everywhere been a proscribed sect. Differently to be admonished are the meek and the passionate. Salem Media Group. 'So that I may finish my course,' said he wistfully; whilst before him there lay dangers clearly discerned and others that had all. The fifth and last fruit of sanctification, is perseverance in grace. 5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. we have to wrestle against all manner of gossip,malace,deceit,lust and anything that diverts us from the way of faith and stops us from directing our minds and effort towards our callind. In the prospect of his approaching end, Paul expresses the consciousness of having been faithful in the career appointed to him, and the hope of the heavenly reward. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 King James Version (KJV). It is a personal race in which every body on earth will give account just like Apostle Paul "i have fought a good fight, i have finished my course " This verse tells us that, every Christian has assigned to a particular task or assignment to perform on this planet earth, after the completion of the assignment or task, he she can finally say, he she has finished his her course. 'I have finished my course....'--2 TIM. 2 Tim. 2 Timothy 4:7. KJV I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: ESV I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. I have kept the faith.- World English BibleY haue stryuun a good strijf, Y haue endid the cours, Y haue kept the feith.- Wycliffe Biblethe good strife I have striven, the course I have finished, the faith I have kept,- Youngs Literal Bible. 2 Timothy 4:7. NLT I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. Through their, (Admonition 17.) People of that kind are enemies of the cross. I am ready to be offered up - Literally, to be poured out, as the wine and oil were on the ancient sacrifices.4:8 The crown of that righteousness - Which God has imputed to me and wrought in me.