2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
4:6 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come.
4:7 I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
4:8 From
now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
4:16 At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!
4:17 But
the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the
message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles might hear it. So
I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
4:18 The Lord will rescue me
from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be
the glory forever and ever. Amen.