2 Timothy 4:9-18 - Final Instructions To Timothy
9 Do your best to come to me speedily, 10 for Demas has deserted me for love of this present world, and is gone to Thessalonica; Crescens is gone to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Luke only is with me. Pick up Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my ministry. 12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus; also my books, but especially my parchments. 14 Alexander, the coppersmith, manifested bitter hostility toward me. The Lord will requite him according to his works. 15 Be also on your guard against him, for he has violently opposed my arguments.
16 At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge! 17 Nevertheless the Lord Jesus stood by me, and strengthened my heart, that through me full proclamation of the gospel might be made, and the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws. 18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil assault, and will preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever! Amen!