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The crown of righteousness has been reserved for me

"God has reserved the crown of righteousness for me"

crown of 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.

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

"but also he will give it to those who are eagerly waiting for him to return"