⁴ They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.^{(A) 5} But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,^(B) do the work of an evangelist,^(C) discharge all the duties of your ministry.

⁶ For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,^(D) and the time for my departure is near.^(E)