6. For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart is at hand.
7. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
8. Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.
9. Make every effort to come to me soon.
10. For Demas deserted me, since he loved the present age, and he went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia.
11. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.
12. Now I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13. When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the parchments.
14. Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.