For I am alreadybeing poured out as a drink offering,and the timeof my departurehas come.
Then Israelsaidto Joseph,"Behold,I am about to die,but Godwill be with you, and bringyou backto the landof your fathers.
Josephsaidto his brothers,"I am about to die,but Godwill surelytakecareof you and bringyou up from thislandto the landwhichHe promisedon oathto Abraham,to Isaacand to Jacob."
Then the LORDsaidto Moses,"Behold,the timefor you to dieis near;callJoshua,and presentyourselves at the tentof meeting,that I may commissionhim." So Mosesand Joshuawentand presentedthemselves at the tentof meeting.
But I am hard-pressedfrom both[directions], havingthe desireto departand be with Christ,for [that] is very muchbetter;
But evenifI am being poured out as a drink offeringupon the sacrificeand serviceof your faith,I rejoiceand share my joywith you all.
"Now behold,todayI am goingthe wayof allthe earth,and you knowin allyour heartsand in allyour soulsthat not onewordof allthe goodwordswhichthe LORDyour Godspokeconcerningyou has failed;allhave been fulfilledfor you, not oneof them has failed.
