7. I have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith.
8. [As to what remains] henceforth there is laid up for me the [victor's] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me and recompense me on that [great] day–and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and yearned for and welcomed His appearing (His return).
9. Make every effort to come to me soon.
10. For Demas has deserted me for love of this present world and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens [has gone] to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
11. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very helpful to me for the ministry.
12. Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
13. [When] you come, bring the cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, also the books, especially the parchments.