¹⁰Demas has deserted me. He has gone to Thessalonica. He left me because he loved this world. Crescens has gone to Galatia. Titus has gone to Dalmatia. ¹¹Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you. He helps me in my work for the Lord. ¹²I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

¹³When you come, bring my coat. I left it with Carpus at Troas. Also bring my scrolls. Most of all, bring the ones made out of animal skins.

¹⁴Remember Alexander, the one who works with metal? He did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he has done. ¹⁵You too should watch out for him. He strongly opposed our message.

¹⁶The first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I hope they will be forgiven for it.

¹⁷The Lord stood at my side. He gave me the strength to preach the whole message. Then all those who weren’t Jews heard it. I was saved from the lion’s mouth. ¹⁸The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.

Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

¹⁹Greet Priscilla and Aquila. Greet those who live in the house of Onesiphorus.

²⁰Erastus stayed in Corinth. I left Trophimus sick in Miletus.

²¹Do your best to get here before winter.

Eubulus greets you. So do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers.

²²May the Lord be with your spirit. May God’s grace be with you.

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