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.
Menjelang akhir kehidupannya, barulah ia dapat mengatakan, ” Aku telah berjuang dalam perjuangan yang baik, aku telah berlari di lintasan sampai garis akhir, aku telah menjalankan iman. ” ​ — 2 Tim.