2 Timothy 4:1-22 NASB

[1] I solemnly exhort 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; correct, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction. [3] For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires, [4] and they will turn their ears away from the truth and will turn aside to myths. [5] But as for you, use self-restraint 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 reserved 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. Take along Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service. [12] But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. [13] When you come, bring the overcoat which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments. [14] Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. [15] Be on guard against him yourself too, 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 I left Trophimus sick at Miletus. [21] Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, also Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters. [22] The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.