This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and longed for and welcomed His appearing.

At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!