16. The first time I defended myself, no one helped me. Everyone left me. I pray that God will forgive them.
17. But the Lord stayed with me. The Lord gave me strength so that I could tell the Good News everywhere. He wanted all those who are not Jews to hear that Good News. So I was saved from the lion’s mouth.
18. The Lord will save me when anyone tries to hurt me. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory forever and ever be the Lord’s. Amen.
19. Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila and to the family of Onesiphorus.
20. Erastus stayed in Corinth. And I left Trophimus in Miletus—he was sick.
21. Try as hard as you can to come to me before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters here.