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4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.
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They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
5 As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.
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But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
6 For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come.
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For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 Henceforth 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.
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Now there is in store 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 longed for his appearing.
9 Do your best to come to me soon.
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Do your best to come to me quickly,
10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessaloni'ca; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
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for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you; for he is very useful in serving me.
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Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.
12 Tych'icus I have sent to Ephesus.
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I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Tro'as, also the books, and above all the parchments.
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When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will requite him for his deeds.
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Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.
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