If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.

For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart is at hand.

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.

Make every effort to come to me soon.

Now I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day.

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth!

He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

as well as the persecutions and sufferings that happened to me in Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra. I endured these persecutions and the Lord delivered me from them all.

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.