2 Timothy 4

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who willjudge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power:	1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
2 proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.	2 preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching.
3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers	3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings,
4 and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths.	4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.
5 But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry.	5 As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry.
6 For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand.	6 For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come.
7 I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.	7 I have fought the good fight, 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.	8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
9 Try to join me soon,	9 Do your best to come to me soon.
10 for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.	10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, 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.	11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you; for he is very useful in serving me.
12 I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.	12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
13 When you come, bring the cloak I left with Carpus in Troas, the papyrus rolls, and especially the parchments.	13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.	14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will requite him for his deeds.
15 You too be on guard against him, for he has strongly resisted our preaching.	15 Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message.
16 At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them!	16 At my first defense no one took my part; all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!
17 But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.	17 But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength to proclaim the message fully, that all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.	18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.	19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
20 Erastus remained in Corinth, while I left Trophimus sick at Miletus.	20 Erastus remained at Corinth; Trophimus I left ill at Miletus.
21 Try to get here before winter. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers send greetings.	21 Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with all of you.	22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.