2 Timothy 4:9-18

9Do all you can to come to me quickly—

10for Demas, having loved this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessolonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

11Luke is the only one with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

12I have sent Tychius to Ephesus.

13When you come, bring the cloak which I left with Carpus in Troas, along with the scrolls, and especially the parchments.

14Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm—the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

15Be on guard against him too, for he vehemently opposed our message.

16At my first defense, no one stood by me; instead, they all deserted me—may it not be counted against them!

17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be proclaimed in full measure, and all the nations might hear—and I was rescued from the lion’s mouth!

18The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and will deliver me safely into His heavenly Kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.