2 Timothy 4:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the day of judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

You surely wouldn't let them be killed when you destroy the evil ones. You are the judge of all the earth, and you do what is right.”

Psalm 31:19

You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honour and trust you.

Psalm 7:11

You see that justice is done, and each day you take revenge.

Proverbs 4:9

It will be like wearing a glorious crown of beautiful flowers.”

Malachi 3:17

Then the LORD All-Powerful said: You people are precious to me, and when I come to bring justice, I will protect you, just as parents protect an obedient child.

Matthew 24:36

No one knows the day or hour. The angels in heaven don't know, and the Son himself doesn't know. Only the Father knows.

Matthew 7:22

On the day of judgment many will call me their Lord. They will say, “We preached in your name, and in your name we forced out demons and performed many miracles.”

Luke 10:12

I tell you that on the day of judgment the people of Sodom will get off easier than the people of that town!

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to turn to God. So you are making things even worse for yourselves on that day when he will show how angry he is and will judge the world with fairness.

Romans 8:23

The Spirit makes us sure about what we will be in the future. But now we groan silently, while we wait for God to show that we are his children. This means that our bodies will also be set free.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But it is just as the Scriptures say, “What God has planned for people who love him is more than eyes have seen or ears have heard. It has never even entered our minds!”

1 Corinthians 9:25

Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last for ever.

2 Corinthians 5:2

While we are here on earth, we sigh because we want to live in that heavenly home.

Philippians 3:11

so that somehow I also may be raised to life.

Colossians 1:5

because what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You first heard about this hope when you believed the true message, which is the good news.

1 Thessalonians 1:10

They also tell how you are waiting for his Son Jesus to come from heaven. God raised him from death, and on the day of judgment Jesus will save us from God's anger.

1 Thessalonians 5:4

My dear friends, you don't live in darkness, and so that day won't surprise you like a thief.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then he will appear, but the Lord Jesus will kill him simply by breathing on him. He will be completely destroyed by the Lord's glorious return.

1 Timothy 6:19

This will lay a solid foundation for the future, so that they will know what true life is like.

2 Timothy 1:10

Now Christ Jesus has come to show us the kindness of God. Christ our Saviour defeated death and brought us the good news. It shines like a light and offers life that never ends.

2 Timothy 1:12

That's why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure that he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

2 Timothy 1:18

I pray that the Lord Jesus will ask God to show mercy to Onesiphorus on the day of judgment. You know how much he helped me in Ephesus.

2 Timothy 2:5

No one wins an athletic contest without obeying the rules.

2 Timothy 4:1

When Christ Jesus comes as king, he will be the judge of everyone, whether they are living or dead. So with God and Christ as witnesses, I command you

Titus 2:13

We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 12:11

It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.

Hebrews 9:28

So Christ died only once to take away the sins of many people. But when he comes again, it will not be to take away sin. He will come to save everyone who is waiting for him.

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

1 Peter 1:4

God has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

Revelation 1:7

Look! He is coming with the clouds. Everyone will see him, even the ones who stuck a sword through him. All people on earth will weep because of him. Yes, it will happen! Amen.

Revelation 19:11

I looked and saw that heaven was open, and a white horse was there. Its rider was called Faithful and True, and he is always fair when he judges or goes to war.

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.

Revelation 22:20

The one who has spoken these things says, “I am coming soon!” So, Lord Jesus, please come soon!

Revelation 4:10

At the same time the twenty-four elders knelt down before the one sitting on the throne. And as they worshipped the one who lives for ever, they placed their crowns in front of the throne and said,

Revelation 4:4

Twenty-four other thrones were in a circle around that throne. And on each of these thrones there was an elder dressed in white clothes and wearing a gold crown.