The Charge to Timothy Renewed

¹⁸ Timothy, my son,^(A) I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you,^(B) so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,^(C)

³ Join with me in suffering,^(A) like a good soldier^(B) of Christ Jesus.

⁷ I have fought the good fight,^(A) I have finished the race,^(B) I have kept the faith.

⁸ Now there is in store for me^(A) the crown of righteousness,^(B) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day^(C)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.^(D)