And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.

On the contrary, when he arrived in Rome, he sought eagerly for me till he found me.

the Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord on that [great] day. You know very well how many things he did for me and what a help he was at Ephesus [you know better than I can tell you].

Meditate on Jesus, the Messiah, who was raised from the dead and is a descendant of David. This is the gospel I tell others.

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear].

be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.

Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will pay him back for what he did.