2 Timothy 4:9-18(NASB)

Personal Concerns

9 Make every effort to come to me soon; 10 for Demas, having loved this present [a]world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to [b]Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service. 12 But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. 15 Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our [c]teaching.

16 At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might [d]be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will [e]bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to [f]Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.