Have you ever given a thought to what your last words might be or what you would want your last words to be? Well, here are some samples of some famous last words from some famous people. In Charles Dickens fictional novel, A Tale of Two Cities, the main character, Sydney Carson, says just prior to his death, which he gives his life in place of another man's,
He says, "It is a far better thing that I do than I've ever done. It's a far better rest that I go to than I have ever known." American Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hail, as he faced execution by British forces, is reported to have said, "I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Italian painter Raphael said only one word, happy.Benjamin Franklin said, "A dying man can do nothing easy." Thomas Alva Edison said, "It is very beautiful over there." Michael Landon said, "It's time. I love you all." Apple founder Steve Jobs said, "Oh wow
Oh wow. Oh wow. In the New Testament book of Acts, the deacon Steven, as he was being stoned to death by an angry mob, cried out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And Jesus Christ, as he hung upon the cross, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." Today we're going to look at the last written words we have from the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18. What Will Be Your Last Words?
2 Timothy 4:6-8 NIV
6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store 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 have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:16-18 NIV
16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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