2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Chapter 4
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Final Recommendations and Greetings
As for me, I am already poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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Now, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award me on that day— and not only me but also all who have eagerly anticipated his appearance.
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At my first court appearance, no one supported me; all deserted me. May God not hold it against them.
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But the Lord was with me and gave me the strength to fully preach the message, so that all the Gentiles could hear it. I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.
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The Lord will rescue me from every evil and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.