2 Timothy 4:3-8
King James Version
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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2 Timothy 4:3-8
New King James Version
3 (A)For the time will come when they will not endure (B)sound doctrine, (C)but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and (D)be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, (E)endure afflictions, do the work of (F)an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Paul’s Valedictory
6 For (G)I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of (H)my departure is at hand. 7 (I)I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me (J)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous (K)Judge, will give to me (L)on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
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