The good time will come when men will not put Up with sound doctrine, instead To suit their own desires they hear, What their itching ears want to hear I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness They turn their ears away from the truth And turn aside to myths But you keep your head in all situations Endure hardship And do the work of our lord I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness Which the lord The righteous judge Will award to me, on that day And not only unto me But to you who have longed for him I am already being poured out Like a drink offering I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness Which the lord The righteous judge Will award to me, on that day And not only unto me But to you who have longed for him