2 Timothy 4:17

But my Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fulfilled; and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was rescued from the mouth of the lion.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

16At my first defence, no one was with me, but they all forsook me. Let not this be reckoned to them.

18And my Lord will rescue me from every evil work; and will give me life in his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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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 →

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