4. and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.
5. But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
6. For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.
7. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
8. From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
9. Be diligent to come to me soon,