6. My life is coming to an end, and it is now time for me to be poured out as a sacrifice to God.
7. I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.
8. The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.
9. Hurry to visit me soon.
10. Demas has abandoned me. He fell in love with this present world and went to the city of Thessalonica. Crescens went to the province of Galatia, and Titus went to the province of Dalmatia.
11. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you. He is useful to me in my work.
12. I’m sending Tychicus to the city of Ephesus as my representative.
13. When you come, bring the warm coat I left with Carpus in the city of Troas. Also bring the scrolls and especially the parchments.