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) 10} for Demas,^(J) because he loved this world,^(K) has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.^(L) Crescens has gone to Galatia,^(M) and Titus^(N) to Dalmatia. ¹¹ Only Luke^(O) is with me.^(P) Get Mark^(Q) and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. ¹² I sent Tychicus^(R) to Ephesus.^{(S) 13} When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas,^(T) and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

²¹ Do your best to get here before winter.^(A) Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.^[a]