Alexander, Demas, and Life In The Kingdom (2 Timothy 4:9-16)

Come to me, Timothy, as soon as you can. You see, Demas having
loved this present age, has abandoned me, and headed off to
Thessalonica. Crescens took off for Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
Luke is the only one left. Bring Mark with you because he is
useful in this work and will help look after me. I sent Tychicus
to Ephesus. On your way here, pick up the cloak I left with
Carpus in Troas, and bring the scrolls—especially the parchments.


Keep your eye out for Alexander the coppersmith! He came against
me with all sorts of evil—the Lord will render to him according
to his works — so watch your back because he has gone overboard
to oppose our message.


When it was time for my first defense, no one showed up to
support me. Everyone abandoned me (may it not be held against
them) except the Lord. He stood by me, strengthened me, and
backed the truth I proclaimed with power so it may be heard by
all the non-Jews. He rescued me, pried open the lion’s jaw , and
snatched me from its teeth. And I know the Lord will continue to
rescue me from every trip, trap, snare, and pitfall of evil and
carry me safely to His heavenly kingdom. May He be glorified
throughout eternity. Amen.