1I testify before God, and before Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead through his return and his kingdom:stylus1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Peter 2:1, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 Timothy 4:12that you should preach the word urgently, in season and out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke, with all patience and doctrine.stylus1 Corinthians 12:3, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 12:3, John 1:14, 1 Timothy 3:163For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine, but instead, according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, with itching ears,stylus1 John 2:22, 1 John 2:22, 2 John 1:7, 2 John 1:7, 1 John 2:184and certainly, they will turn their hearing away from the truth, and they will be turned toward fables.stylusRomans 8:31, Romans 8:31, 1 John 5:4, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:375But as for you, truly, be vigilant, laboring in all things. Do the work of an Evangelist, fulfilling your ministry. Show self-restraint.stylusJohn 8:23, John 8:23, John 17:14, 2 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 2:36For I am already being worn away, and the time of my dissolution presses close.stylusJohn 14:17, John 14:17, John 10:27, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 2:127I have fought the good fight. I have completed the course. I have preserved the faith.stylus1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 5:1, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:208As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon.stylus1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:16, Psalms 86:15, Psalms 86:15, 1 John 4:79For Demas has abandoned me, out of love for this age, and he has departed for Thessalonica.stylusJohn 3:16, John 3:16, 1 John 5:11, 1 John 5:11, Romans 8:3210Crescens has gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia.stylusEphesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:5, Romans 5:811Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you; for he is useful to me in the ministry.stylusJohn 15:12, John 15:13, John 15:12, John 15:13, Colossians 3:1312But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.stylusJohn 1:18, John 1:18, 1 John 2:5, 1 John 2:5, 1 Timothy 6:1613When you return, bring with you the supplies that I left with Carpus at Troas, and the books, but especially the parchments.stylusEphesians 2:20, Ephesians 2:22, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 2:22, 1 John 3:2414Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay him according to his works.stylus1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:10, John 3:16, John 3:17, John 4:4215And you should also avoid him; for he has strongly resisted our words.stylus1 John 5:5, Romans 10:9, 1 John 5:5, Romans 10:9, Matthew 10:3216At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them!stylus1 John 3:24, 1 John 3:24, Psalms 36:7, Psalms 36:9, Psalms 36:717But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the preaching would be accomplished, and so that all the Gentiles would hear. And I was freed from the mouth of the lion.stylus1 John 4:12, 1 John 2:28, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 2:28, Romans 8:2918The Lord has freed me from every evil work, and he will accomplish salvation by his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.stylus2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:15, Romans 8:15, 1 John 4:1219Greet Prisca, and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.stylus1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:10, John 15:16, John 15:16, John 3:1620Erastus remained at Corinth. And Trophimus I left sick at Miletus.stylus1 John 3:17, 1 John 3:17, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 4:1221Hurry to arrive before winter. Eubulus, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers greet you.stylusMatthew 22:37, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 22:39, Leviticus 19:1822May the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. May grace be with you. Amen.stylus