 Now, this doesn't mean that Paul was not tempted to violate his commitment to boldness. In fact, he asked the Ephesians to pray for him. Why? So that he might be bold enough to speak the gospel as he should. But through it all, Paul fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. And while languishing in a dungeon waiting for death to come, he encouraged young Timothy to never be ashamed to identify with Jesus Christ.