2 Timothy 4:17
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear. So I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
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In Context
16At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
Cross References
Psalms 22:21Save me from the lion’s mouth! Yes, you have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen.
Psalms 109:31For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.
Proverbs 28:15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
Isaiah 41:14Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 15:20I will make you to this people a fortified bronze wall. They will fight against you, but they will not prevail against you; for I am with you to save you and to deliver you,” says the LORD.
Daniel 6:22My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not hurt me, because innocence was found in me before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.”
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 →