Toward the end of his earthly life, Paul could say: “I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith. ” ​ — 2 Tim.
(‏ في ٤ :‏ ​ ٦ ،‏ ٧‏ )‏ وفي اواخر حياته على الارض ،‏ تمكن من القول :‏ « جاهدت الجهاد الحسن ،‏ انهيت الشوط ،‏ حفظت الايمان » .‏ —‏ ٢ تي ٤ :‏ ٧‏ .‏