⁸ and last of all he appeared to me also,^(A) as to one abnormally born.

⁹ For I am the least of the apostles^(B) and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted^(C) the church of God.^{(D) 10} But by the grace^(E) of God I am what I am, and his grace to me^(F) was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them^(G)—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.^{(H) 11} Whether, then, it is I or they,^(I) this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.

⁶ For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,^(A) and the time for my departure is near.^{(B) 7} I have fought the good fight,^(C) I have finished the race,^(D) I have kept the faith. ⁸ Now there is in store for me^(E) the crown of righteousness,^(F) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day^(G)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.^(H)

Personal Remarks

⁹ Do your best to come to me quickly,^(I)