Only toward the end of his life did he say with a measure of confidence: “I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith. ” ​ — 2 Tim.
Vetëm nga fundi i jetës tha me njëfarë sigurie: « Luftën e shkëlqyer e bëra, vrapimin e përfundova, besimin e ruajta. » ​ — 2 Tim.