3. For there will be a time when they will not put up with sound teaching, but in accordance with their own desires, they will accumulate for themselves teachers, because they have an insatiable curiosity,
4. and they will turn away from the hearing of the truth, but will turn to myths.
5. But you, be self-controlled in all things, bear hardship patiently, 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 is imminent.
7. I have fought the good fight, I have completed the race, I have kept the faith.
8. Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me, that 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 haste to come to me quickly.
10. For Demas deserted me, because he loved the present age, and went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia; Titus went to Dalmatia.
11. Luke alone is with me. Take along Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me for ministry.
12. But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13. When you come, bring the cloak that I left behind in Troas with Carpus, and the scrolls, especially the parchments.
14. Alexander the metalworker did me much harm; may the Lord pay back to him according to his deeds,
15. against whom you also be on guard, because he vehemently opposed our words.
16. At my first defense, no one came to my aid, but they all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.