2 Timothy 4:7

4:7 I have competed well; ¹  I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

2 Timothy 2:18

2:18 They have strayed from the truth ²  by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith.

2 Timothy 2:22

2:22 But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others ³  who call on the Lord from a pure heart. ⁴ 

2 Timothy 3:8

3:8 And just as Jannes and Jambres ⁵  opposed Moses, so these people – who have warped minds and are disqualified in the faith ⁶  – also oppose the truth.

[4:7]  ¹ sn The expression I have competed well (Grk “I have competed the good competition”) uses words that may refer to a race or to a boxing or wrestling match: “run the good race” or “fight the good fight.” The similar phrase in 1 Tim 1:18 uses a military picture and is more literally “war the good warfare.”

[2:18]  ² tn Grk “have deviated concerning the truth.”

[2:22]  ³ tn Grk “and peace, with those.”

[2:22]  ⁴ sn In company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart alludes to the value of the community of believers for the development of Christian virtues.

[3:8]  ⁴ sn Jannes and Jambres were the traditional names of two of Pharaoh’s magicians who opposed Moses at the time of the Exodus.

[3:8]  ⁵ tn Grk “disapproved concerning the faith.”