2 Timothy 4:18

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ῥύσεταί
G4506
shall deliver
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
#3
με
G3165
me
me
#4
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
κύριος
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#6
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#7
παντὸς
G3956
every
all, any, every, the whole
#8
ἔργου
G2041
work
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#9
πονηροῦ
G4190
evil
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
σώσει
G4982
will preserve
to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
#12
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#13
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
βασιλείαν
G932
kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#15
αὐτοῦ
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#16
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
ἐπουράνιον·
G2032
heavenly
above the sky
#18
ᾧ
G3739
to whom
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#19
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
δόξα
G1391
be glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#21
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#22
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
αἰώνων
G165
and ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#24
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
αἰώνων
G165
and ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#26
ἀμήν
G281
Amen
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Timothy Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection