Toward the end of his earthly life, he evaluated his ministry in a positive way and said: “From this time on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me as a reward. ” ​ — 2 Timothy 4: 8.
Oma maise elu lõpul andis ta oma teenistusele positiivse hinnangu ja ütles: „Nüüd on minule tallele pandud õiguse pärg, mille Issand, õige kohtumõistja, mulle annab. ” — 2. Timoteosele 4: 8.