2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
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Psalms 22:21Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me!
Psalms 109:31For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.
Proverbs 28:15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Isaiah 41:14Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 15:20Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD.
Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 4:17-22
The Apostle's Directions to Timothy; Salutations and Benedictions. ( a. d. 66.) 16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory… Read the whole commentary →