3. For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers
4. and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths.
5. But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry.
6. For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
8. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance.
9. Try to join me soon,
10. for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
11. Luke is the only one with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry.
12. I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13. When you come, bring the cloak I left with Carpus in Troas, the papyrus rolls, and especially the parchments.