2 Timothy 4:16-22

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ When I was first put on trial, no one helped me. In fact, everyone deserted me. I hope it won't be held against them. ¹⁷ But the Lord stood beside me. He gave me the strength to tell his full message, so that all Gentiles would hear it. And I was kept safe from hungry lions. ^18 (A) The Lord will always keep me from being harmed by evil, and he will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. Praise him forever and ever! Amen.

Final Greetings

^19 (B) Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila and to the family of Onesiphorus.

^20 (C) Erastus stayed at Corinth.

Trophimus was sick when I left him at Miletus.

²¹ Do your best to come before winter.

Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, and Claudia send you their greetings, and so do the rest of the Lord's followers.

²² I pray that the Lord will bless your life and will be kind to you.