You know that everyone here who belongs to the Roman province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to inquire where I was living, and at last he found me.

for which I am suffering difficulty [here] in prison, as [though I were] a criminal. But God's message is not "in prison."

Here is a trustworthy saying: if we died with him, we will also live with him;

If we endure [i.e., remain faithful through suffering], we will also rule with Him [i.e., both here and hereafter]. If we deny Him, He will also deny us. [See Matt. 10:33].

For I am already being poured out, and the time of my release is here.

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.

Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus wishes to be remembered to you, and so do Prudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.