2Timothy 4

1 In the presence of God and the Messiah ^{a4:1 Or Christ} 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 youISV — 2Timothy 4:1

2 to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this ^{b4:2 The Gk. lacks to do this} whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.ISV — 2Timothy 4:2

3 For 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.ISV — 2Timothy 4:3

4 They will refuse to listen to the truth and will turn to myths.ISV — 2Timothy 4:4

5 But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry.ISV — 2Timothy 4:5

6 I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for my departure has come.ISV — 2Timothy 4:6

7 I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.ISV — 2Timothy 4:7

8 The 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, ^{c4:8 Lit. on that day} and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.ISV — 2Timothy 4:8

9 Do your best to come to me soon,ISV — 2Timothy 4:9

10 because 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.ISV — 2Timothy 4:10

11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.ISV — 2Timothy 4:11

12 I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.ISV — 2Timothy 4:12

13 When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments. ^{d4:13 Parchments were writing materials made from animal skins.}ISV — 2Timothy 4:13

14 Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.ISV — 2Timothy 4:14

15 You, too, must watch out for him, for he violently opposed our message.ISV — 2Timothy 4:15

16 At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them!ISV — 2Timothy 4:16

17 However, 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.ISV — 2Timothy 4:17

18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack ^{e4:18 Lit. evil work} and will take me safely to ^{f4:18 Or will preserve me for} his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.ISV — 2Timothy 4:18

19 Greet Prisca ^{g4:19 i.e. Priscilla} and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.ISV — 2Timothy 4:19

20 Erastus stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus in Miletus because he was sick.ISV — 2Timothy 4:20

21 Do your best to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.ISV — 2Timothy 4:21

22 May the Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with all of you! Amen. ^{h4:22 Other mss. lack Amen}ISV — 2Timothy 4:22