In Context

4 and they will turn away their ear from the truth, and will have turned aside to fables.

5 But thou, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry.

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

7 I have combated the good combat, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

8 Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.

9 Use diligence to come to me quickly;

2 Timothy 4:7 in Other Translations