1 Timothy 1:18-20 - Paul's Charge To Timothy

¹⁸ I entrust this command to you, Timothy, my son. It is in accordance with the prophecies that were previously made. They do apply to you, and with them you may fight the good fight. ¹⁹ Keep the faith and maintain a good conscience! Some have rejected these things and have suffered shipwreck to their faith. ²⁰ Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I handed them over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

¹ I solemnly charge you in the sight (presence) of God, and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: ² preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching. ³ For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine. Having their ears tickled, they will accumulate teachers who follow after their own lusts. ⁴ They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction). ⁵ Be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist (preacher of the good news), and fulfill your ministry.

⁶ I am already being offered (poured out as an offering), and the time of my departure has come. ⁷ I have fought the good fight! I have finished the course! I have kept the faith! ⁸ The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).