Preach the Word 1 DBY I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and by his appearing 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 DBY proclaim the word; be urgent in season and out of season, convict, rebuke, encourage, with all longsuffering 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 DBY For the time shall be when they will not bear sound teaching; but according to their own lusts will heap up to themselves teachers, having an itching ear; 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 DBY and they will turn away their ear from the truth, and will have turned aside to fables. BSB BSB: So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 DBY But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry. BSB BSB: But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
7 DBY I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. BSB BSB: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 DBY Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing. 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 DBY Use diligence to come to me quickly; BSB BSB: Make every effort to come to me quickly,
10 DBY for Demas has forsaken me, having loved the present age, and is gone to Thessalonica; Crescens 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 DBY Luke alone is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thyself, for he is serviceable to me for 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 DBY But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. BSB BSB: Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
13 DBY The cloak which I left behind me in Troas at Carpus's, bring when thou comest, and the books, 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 DBY Alexander the smith did many evil things against me. The Lord will render to 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 DBY Against whom be thou also on thy guard, for he has greatly withstood our words. BSB BSB: You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
The Lord Remains Faithful 16 DBY At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them. BSB BSB: At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
17 DBY But the Lord stood with me , and gave me power, that through me the proclamation might be fully made, and all those of the nations should hear; and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth. 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 DBY The Lord shall deliver me from every wicked work, and shall preserve me for his heavenly kingdom; to whom be glory for the ages of ages. 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 DBY Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus. BSB BSB: Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20 DBY Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left behind in Miletus sick. BSB BSB: Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21 DBY Use diligence to come before winter. Eubulus salutes thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and the brethren all. 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 DBY The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. BSB BSB: The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
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