God Builds His Church

2 Timothy 4:6-16

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 Ihave fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid up forme the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, andnot only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Personal Instructions

9 Do your best to come to me soon. 10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted meand gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke alone is with me. GetMark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. 12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all theparchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to hisdeeds. 15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense no onecame to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!

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