2 Timothy 4:18

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“And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”

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BSBPD

“And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“and the Lord shall free me from every evil work, and shall save <FI>me<Fi> --to his heavenly kingdom; to whom <FI>is<Fi> the glory to the ages of the ages! Amen.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Timothy 4:18 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 48:16the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”
  2. 1 Samuel 25:39On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking for her in marriage.
  3. 1 Chronicles 4:10And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
  4. Psalms 37:28For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.
  5. Psalms 73:24You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
  6. Psalms 92:10But You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; with fine oil I have been anointed.
  7. Psalms 121:7The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
  8. Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
  9. Matthew 13:43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
  10. Matthew 25:34Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
  11. Luke 11:4And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
  12. Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
  13. Luke 22:29And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,
  14. John 10:28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
  15. John 17:15I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
  16. Romans 11:36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
  17. Romans 16:27to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
  18. 1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
  19. 2 Corinthians 1:10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
  20. Galatians 1:5to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  21. 1 Thessalonians 5:23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  22. 2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
  23. 1 Timothy 1:17Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  24. 1 Timothy 6:16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

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