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1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
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2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
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3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
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4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
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5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
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6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
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7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
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8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
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10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
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11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
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12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
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13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
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14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
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15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
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16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
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17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
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18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
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20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
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21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
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22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
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- 1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:
- 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.
- 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires,
- 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.
- 5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
- 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.
- 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
- 8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.
- 9 Make every effort to come to me soon;
- 10 for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
- 11 Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.
- 12 But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
- 13 When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.
- 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
- 15 Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.
- 16 At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.
- 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.
- 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- 19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
- 20 Erastus remained at Corinth, but Trophimus I left sick at Miletus.
- 21 Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, also Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren.
- 22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
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