The bitterness of Alexander caused him to betray Paul. Paul warns Timothy of Alexander's bitterness and how he strongly opposes their teaching

Paul wants his coat, books and notes that he left in Troas. Paul was arrested by Roman soldiers in Troas. They led him away quickly without his coat.

Luke the doctor is the only person supporting Paul. Paul tells Timothy to bring Mark with him because he needs Mark.

Paul was feeling the pains of abandonment. Demas had abandoned him because he loved the times he was living in, Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia, which is Yugoslavia today, to continue their ministries.

There is coming a day when every believer will stand in front of Jesus and he will give them the victor's crown of righteous. I hope you are loving that day and are not in fear of that day.

Jesus is the Lord and Judge over the crown of Righteous. He will present it to every believer as they stand before Him on the day.

In heaven's lay away plan there is awaiting you a victor's crown, The crown of righteousness.

Paul makes 3 statements about his life. I have fought the fight, I have finished the course and I have guarded the faith. Can you say that?

In this verse Paul makes an amazing statement. He says, My life is being poured out as a sacrifice. Paul saw his like as a sacrifice of worship. That he announces that he is about to set loose to worship even more.

Be sober, not allowing anything to control you. Stand up during hard times because the truth is in you. Proclaim the Gospel and bring your ministry to completeness.