and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress.

always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires,

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.

Do your best to come to me soon;

When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and the books, especially the parchments.

Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren.