What will you long for in the end?

The charge to Timothy
1:14 “Guard the Gospel”
2:3 “Share in suffering”
3:14 “Continue in what you have learned”
4:2 “Preach the Word”

A plea for Timothy to visit before Paul dies
1:2 “Timothy, my beloved child” (see Philippians 2:19-22)
1:3,4 "I remember you constantly. I remember your tears,as I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.”
4:9 “Do you best to come soon”
4:13 “When you come . . .”
4:21 “Do your best to come before winter”

Longing to see Christ, life’s race almost done (vs. 8)
Longing for books, growing to life’s end (vs. 13)
Longing for company, especially Timothy, at the end (vs 9)