10 because Demas(A) has deserted me,(B) since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica.(C) Crescens has gone to Galatia,(D) Titus(E) to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke(F) is with me. Bring Mark(G) with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry. 12 I have sent Tychicus(H) to Ephesus. 13 When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas(I) with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments. 14 Alexander(J) the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his works. 15 Watch out(K) for him yourself because he strongly opposed our words.

16 At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me.(L) May it not be counted against them.

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10 for Demas,(A) because he loved this world,(B) has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.(C) Crescens has gone to Galatia,(D) and Titus(E) to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke(F) is with me.(G) Get Mark(H) and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. 12 I sent Tychicus(I) to Ephesus.(J) 13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas,(K) and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

14 Alexander(L) the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.(M) 15 You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.

16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.(N)

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