2 Timothy 4:6-9

6As for me, it is nearly time for me to die. My death will be like a drink offering that they pour out to God. My life as God's servant will end.

7I have worked to serve Christ well. I have finished everything that God wanted me to do. I am like a runner who has run to the end of the race. I have continued to believe God's true message.

8So now a gift is waiting for me. The Lord will make me completely right with him. That will be like a crown which the Lord will give me on that great day when he judges people. He is the judge who is fair and right. He will not only give that gift to me. He will give it to all those people who love him. They will be happy to see him when he comes again.

9Timothy, please come to see me as soon as you can.