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But you must stay calm and be willing to suffer. You must work hard, telling the good news and to do your job well.

Now the time has come for me to die. My life is like a drink offering[a] being poured out on the altar. I have fought well. I have finished the race, and I have been faithful.

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  1. 4.6 drink offering: Water or wine was sometimes poured out as an offering when an animal sacrifice was made.

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship,(A) do the work of an evangelist,(B) discharge all the duties of your ministry.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,(C) and the time for my departure is near.(D) I have fought the good fight,(E) I have finished the race,(F) I have kept the faith.

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