2 Timothy 4:9-18

9Timothy, please come as soon as you can.

10Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

11Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you when you come, for he will be helpful to me in my ministry.

12I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

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

14Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done.

15Be careful of him, for he fought against everything we said.

16The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

17But 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.

18Yes, 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.