2 Timothy 4:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths.(A) 5 But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry.
Reward for Fidelity. 6 [a](B)For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand.
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- 4:6 The apostle recognizes his death through martyrdom to be imminent. He regards it as an act of worship in which his blood will be poured out in sacrifice; cf. Ex 29:38–40; Phil 2:17.
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