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

¹⁸ This, then, is the charge that I lay upon you, Timothy, my Child, in accordance with what was predicted of you--Fight the good fight in the spirit of those predictions, ¹⁹ with faith, and with a clear conscience; and it is because they have thrust this aside, that, as regards the Faith, some have wrecked their lives. ²⁰ Hymenaeus and Alexander are instances--the men whom I delivered over to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

¹ I solemnly charge you, in the sight of God and of Christ Jesus, who will one day judge the living and the dead--I charge you by his Appearing and by his Kingdom:-- ² Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance. ³ For a time will come when people will not tolerate sound teaching. They will follow their own wishes, and, in their itching for novelty, procure themselves a crowd of teachers. ⁴ They will turn a deaf ear to the Truth, and give their attention to legends instead. ⁵ But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.

⁶ As for me, my life blood is already being poured out; the time of my departure is close at hand. ⁷ I have run the great Race; I have finished the Course; I have kept the Faith. ⁸ And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.