2 Timothy 4:9-18 - Final Instructions To Timothy
9 Hurry up and come to me as soon [as possible], 10 for Demas loved this world and [so] has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke is the only one [of my fellow-workers still] with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you for he [will be] helpful to me in [my] ministry. 12 But I sent Tychicus to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring my cloak that I left at Troas with Crispus, along with the scrolls and especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the metal worker did me much harm; the Lord will repay him for what he did. 15 You should beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message.
16 At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21]. 18 The Lord will [continue to] rescue me from all harm and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. May He be praised forever and ever. May it be so.