2 Timothy
“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.”
2 Timothy 4:18
2 Timothy 4:18 (KJV) speaks to God's deliverance, God's protection, and heaven — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
Psalms 91:3“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”
Psalms 121:7“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7
Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 4:18 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 4:18 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's deliverance, God's protection, and heaven. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 4:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 2 Timothy 4:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 4:18?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 4:18 include Psalms 34:7, Psalms 91:3, and Psalms 121:7. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 4:18 deepens the theme of God's deliverance.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 4:18?
Read 2 Timothy 4:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.