But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come.

For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].

I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God’s message is not bound.

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;