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4:7 I have fought a good fight. The figure is drawn from the Grecian games. Literally, I have striven a good strife.
I have finished [my] course. Drawn from the games also. The race is run to the end.
I have kept the faith. In spite of every opposition and affliction he has remained true.
4:6-8 The blood of the martyrs, though not a sacrifice of atonement, yet was a sacrifice of acknowledgment to the grace of God and his truth. Death to a good man, is his release from the imprisonment of this world, and his departure to the enjoyments of another world. As a Christian, and a minister, Paul had kept the faith, kept the doctrines of the gospel. What comfort will it afford, to be able to speak in this manner toward the end of our days! The crown of believers is a crown of righteousness, purchased by the righteousness of Christ. Believers have it not at present, yet it is sure, for it is laid up for them. The believer, amidst poverty, pain, sickness, and the agonies of death, may rejoice; but if the duties of a man's place and station are neglected, his evidence of interest in Christ will be darkened, and uncertainty and distress may be expected to cloud and harass his last hours.
Combat Contest Course End Faith Fight Finished Fought Glorious Good Guarded Journey Kept Race Run Strife Striven
Combat Contest Course End Faith Fight Finished Fought Glorious Good Guarded Journey Kept Race Run Strife Striven
