2 Timothy 4:9-22

Make every effort to come to me soon,  because Demas  has deserted me,  since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica.  Crescens has gone to Galatia,  Titus  to Dalmatia. Only Luke  is with me. Bring Mark  with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry. I have sent Tychicus  to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas  with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments. Alexander  the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works. Watch out  for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words. At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me.  May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that I might fully preach the word and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom.  To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen. Greet Prisca and Aquila,  and the household of Onesiphorus.  Erastus  has remained at Corinth; I left Trophimus  sick at Miletus.  Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters. The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.