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13 When you come, be sure to bring the coat I left with Carpus at Troas. Also bring my books, and especially my papers.[a]

14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done. 15 Be careful of him, for he fought against everything we said.

16 The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.[b] 18 Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:13 Greek especially the parchments.
  2. 4:17 Greek from the mouth of a lion.

13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas,(A) and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

14 Alexander(B) the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.(C) 15 You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.

16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.(D) 17 But the Lord stood at my side(E) and gave me strength,(F) so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.(G) And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.(H) 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack(I) and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.(J) To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(K)

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