For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,(A) and the time for my departure is near.(B) I have fought the good fight,(C) I have finished the race,(D) I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me(E) the crown of righteousness,(F) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day(G)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(H)

Personal Remarks

Do your best to come to me quickly,(I) 10 for Demas,(J) because he loved this world,(K) has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.(L) Crescens has gone to Galatia,(M) and Titus(N) to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke(O) is with me.(P) Get Mark(Q) and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. 12 I sent Tychicus(R) to Ephesus.(S) 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas,(T) and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

14 Alexander(U) the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.(V) 15 You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.

16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.(W) 17 But the Lord stood at my side(X) and gave me strength,(Y) so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.(Z) And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.(AA) 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack(AB) and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.(AC) To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(AD)

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