2 Timothy 4
1 I solemnly implore you, in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is about to judge the living and the dead, and by His Appearing and His Kingship:
Testificor coram Deo, et Iesu Christo, qui iudicaturus est vivos, et mortuos, per adventum ipsius, et regnum eius:
2 proclaim God's message, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher.
prædica verbum, insta opportune, importune: argue, obsecra, increpa in omni patientia, et doctrina.
3 For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own fancies;
Erit enim tempus, cum sanam doctrinam non sustinebunt, sed ad sua desideria coacervabunt sibi magistros, prurientes auribus,
4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and will turn aside to fables.
et a veritate quidem auditum avertent, ad fabulas autem convertentur.
5 But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.
Tu vero vigila, in omnibus labora, opus fac Evangelistæ, ministerium tuum imple. Sobrius esto.
6 I for my part am like a drink-offering which is already being poured out; and the time for my departure is now close at hand.
Ego enim iam delibor, et tempus resolutionis meæ instat.
7 I have gone through the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have guarded the faith.
Bonum certamen certavi, cursum consummavi, fidem servavi.
8 From this time onward there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who love the thought of His Appearing.
In reliquo reposita est mihi corona iustitiæ, quam reddet mihi Dominus in illa die iustus iudex: non solum autem mihi, sed et iis, qui diligunt adventum eius.
9 Make an effort to come to me speedily.
Festina ad me venire cito.
10 For Demas has deserted me--loving, as he does, the present age--and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. (aiōn g165)
Demas enim me reliquit, diligens hoc sæculum, et abiit Thessalonicam: Crescens in Galatiam, Titus in Dalmatiam. (aiōn g165)
11 Luke is the only friend I now have with me. Call for Mark on your way and bring him with you, for he is a great help to me in my ministry.
Lucas est mecum solus. Marcum assume, et adduc tecum: est enim mihi utilis in ministerium.
12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
Tychicum autem misi Ephesum.
13 When you come, bring with you the cloak which I left behind at Troas at the house of Carpus, and the books, but especially the parchments.
Penulam, quam reliqui Troade apud Carpum, veniens affer tecum, et libros, maxime autem membranas.
14 Alexander the metal-worker showed bitter hostility towards me: the Lord will requite him according to his doings.
Alexander ærarius multa mala mihi ostendit: reddet illi Dominus secundum opera eius:
15 You also should beware of him; for he has violently opposed our preaching.
quem et tu devita: valde enim restitit verbis nostris.
16 At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
In prima mea defensione nemo mihi affuit, sed omnes me dereliquerunt: non illis imputetur.
17 The Lord, however, stood by me and filled me with inward strength, that through me the Message might be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles might hear it; and I was rescued from the lion's jaws.
Dominus autem mihi astitit, et confortavit me, ut per me prædicatio impleatur, et audiant omnes Gentes: et liberatus sum de ore Leonis.
18 The Lord will deliver me from every cruel attack and will keep me safe in preparation for His heavenly Kingdom. To Him be the glory until the Ages of the Ages! Amen. (aiōn g165)
Liberavit me Dominus ab omni opere malo: et salvum faciet in regnum suum cæleste, cui gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. (aiōn g165)
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
Saluta Priscam, et Aquilam, et Onesiphori domum.
20 Erastus stayed in Corinth; Trophimus I left behind me at Miletus, ill.
Erastus remansit Corinthi. Trophimum autem reliqui infirmum Mileti.
21 Make an effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren.
Festina ante hiemem venire. Salutant te Eubulus, et Pudens, et Linus, et Claudia, et fratres omnes.
22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Dominus Iesus Christus cum spiritu tuo. Gratia vobiscum. Amen.
