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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4They will refuse to listen to the truth and will turn to myths. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for my departure has come. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Do your best to come to me soon, |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10because Demas, having fallen in love with this present world, has abandoned me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15You, too, must watch out for him, for he violently opposed our message. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them! |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles could hear it. I was rescued out of a lion's mouth. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Greet Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Erastus stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus in Miletus because he was sick. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21Do your best to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22May the Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with all of you! Amen. |
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