Today’s Scripture:

¹⁴ Alexander, the craftsman who works with metal, has really hurt me. The Lord will pay him back for what he has done. ¹⁵ But watch out for him, because he opposes our teaching.

¹⁶ No one took my side at my first court hearing. Everyone deserted me. I hope that God doesn’t hold it against them! ¹⁷ But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that the entire message would be preached through me and so all the nations could hear it. I was also rescued from the lion’s mouth! ¹⁸ The Lord will rescue me from every evil action and will save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and always. Amen.