Comments | periwinkle27: This Bible verse speaks to me

periwinkle27

This Bible verse speaks to me

May 24, 2012 13:57

I heard this at a funeral on Monday, and it touched something in me.

2 Timothy 4:6-8

King James Version (KJV)6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand ( Read more... )

Comments 9

glennagirl May 24 2012, 20:00:54 UTC

It is a beautiful passage, and the image of Paul as an offering, like incense on the altar.

periwinkle27 May 24 2012, 21:49:10 UTC

I used the King James version - but modern versions have
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

I also like that it is inclusive - not just for me, but all of s.
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romanse1 May 24 2012, 21:16:32 UTC

That is a beautiful passage that speaks of courage and contentment for one in God's service in the face of death, or what otherwise appears to be a bad ending.

periwinkle27 May 24 2012, 21:46:09 UTC

It was the line "I have fought the good fight" which speaks to my situation. I have been ill for years. I don't expect to die right away, unless I am hit by a bus, but I thought it was beautiful.

romanse1 May 24 2012, 22:22:33 UTC

Indeed.

Keep on keeping on...I have no doubt in my mind that my life is not the only one that your's has touched and made the better for it.

snow_fall May 25 2012, 01:22:39 UTC

Hugs. Fighting the good fight is all we can do.

avery11 June 20 2012, 04:45:28 UTC

Reading this, just moments after learning of Susan's death, I am deeply moved. Clearly her spirit resonated with these beautiful words, perhaps because, at some level, she knew they were true for her. She was ready, had fought a good fight, had kept the faith, and was now ready to be offered back to God.

We all have been blessed to know her.

alynwa June 20 2012, 13:31:02 UTC

I too just read this and now it almost seems like she knew her time was short; especially when one reads her comment she made on 5/24 in response to romanse1.

So sad.