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14 Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.
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Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.
15 Watch out for him. He violently opposed what we said.
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You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.
16 At my first hearing no one stood up in my defense. Everyone abandoned me. I pray that it won't be held against them.
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At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
17 However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that I could finish spreading the Good News for all the nations to hear. I was snatched out of a lion's mouth.
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But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.
18 The Lord will rescue me from all harm and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen.
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The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
19 Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.
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Greet Priscilla and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus stayed in the city of Corinth and I left Trophimus in the city of Miletus because he was sick.
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Erastus stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus sick in Miletus.
21 Hurry to visit me before winter comes. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters send you greetings.
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Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers and sisters.
22 The Lord be with you. His good will be with all of you.
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The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
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