So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

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

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

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

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

You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

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.

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.