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The crown of righteousness has been reserved for me
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God has reserved the crown of righteousness for me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
crown of righteousness
Possible meanings are 1) the crown is the prize that God gives to people who have lived the right way or 2) the crown is a metaphor for righteousness. Just as the judge of a race gives a crown to the winner, when Paul finishes his life, God will declare that Paul is righteous. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
crown
a wreath made of laurel tree leaves that was given to winners of athletic contests
on that day
"on the day when the Lord comes again" or "on the day when God judges people"
but also to all those who have loved his appearing
Paul speaks about this event as if it has already happened. It can be stated as a future event. Alternate translation: "but also he will give it to those who are eagerly waiting for him to return" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-pastforfuture)