Preach the Word 1 CPDV I testify before God, and before Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead through his return and his kingdom: BSB BSB: I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
2 CPDV that you should preach the word urgently, in season and out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke, with all patience and doctrine. BSB BSB: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
3 CPDV For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine, but instead, according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, with itching ears, BSB BSB: For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
4 CPDV and certainly, they will turn their hearing away from the truth, and they will be turned toward fables. BSB BSB: So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 CPDV But as for you, truly, be vigilant, laboring in all things. Do the work of an Evangelist, fulfilling your ministry. Show self-restraint. BSB BSB: But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
7 CPDV I have fought the good fight. I have completed the course. I have preserved the faith. BSB BSB: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 CPDV As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon. BSB BSB: From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
Personal Concerns 9 CPDV For Demas has abandoned me, out of love for this age, and he has departed for Thessalonica. BSB BSB: Make every effort to come to me quickly,
10 CPDV Crescens has gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. BSB BSB: because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
11 CPDV Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you; for he is useful to me in the ministry. BSB BSB: Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
12 CPDV But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. BSB BSB: Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
13 CPDV When you return, bring with you the supplies that I left with Carpus at Troas, and the books, but especially the parchments. BSB BSB: When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 CPDV Alexander the coppersmith has shown me much evil; the Lord will repay him according to his works. BSB BSB: Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
15 CPDV And you should also avoid him; for he has strongly resisted our words. BSB BSB: You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
The Lord Remains Faithful 16 CPDV At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them! BSB BSB: At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
17 CPDV But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the preaching would be accomplished, and so that all the Gentiles would hear. And I was freed from the mouth of the lion. BSB BSB: But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
18 CPDV The Lord has freed me from every evil work, and he will accomplish salvation by his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. BSB BSB: And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Final Greetings (Ephesians 6:21–24; Philippians 4:21–23)
19 CPDV Greet Prisca, and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. BSB BSB: Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20 CPDV Erastus remained at Corinth. And Trophimus I left sick at Miletus. BSB BSB: Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21 CPDV Hurry to arrive before winter. Eubulus, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers greet you. BSB BSB: Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
22 CPDV May the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. May grace be with you. Amen. BSB BSB: The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
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