The text for this morning's message is found in 2nd Timothy, chapter 4 versus 5 to 22.

But you, be sober in all things. Endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your

ministry. For I am already being poured out as a drink offering and the time of my departure has come.

I have fought the good fight.

I have finished the course.

I have kept the faith. In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Make every effort to come to me soon for Demas having loved this present world has deserted me and gone to Thessalonika,

Creasons has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful for me in the service. For Tikeus, I have sent to Ephesus. Now when you come bring the cloak which I left at

Trois and Carpus and the books especially the parchments. And Alexander,

the Coppersmith, he did me much harm.

The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.

At my first offense, no one supported me, but all deserted me.

May it not be counted against them.

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me in order that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished and that all the Gentiles might hear and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely to his heavenly

kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever, amen.

Greet Prisca and Aquila in the household of Onesophorus.

Arastus remained at Corinth, but Trafamus I left sick at my latest.

Make every effort to come before winter.

He butless greets you also, putons and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

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