2 Timothy 4:17
and the Lord stood by me, and did strengthen me, that through me the preaching might be fully assured, and all the nations might hear, and I was freed out of the mouth of a lion,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
16in my first defence no one stood with me, but all forsook me, (may it not be reckoned to them!)
Cross References
Psalms 22:21Save me from the mouth of a lion: — And — from the horns of the high places Thou hast answered me!
Psalms 109:31For He standeth at the right hand of the needy, To save from those judging his soul.
Proverbs 28:15A growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler over a poor people.
Isaiah 41:14Fear not, O worm Jacob, ye men of Israel, I helped thee, an affirmation of Jehovah, Even thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 15:20And I have made thee to this people For a wall — brazen — fenced, And they have fought against thee, And they do not prevail against thee, For with thee [am] I to save thee, And to deliver thee — an affirmation of Jehovah,
Daniel 6:22my God hath sent His messenger, and hath shut the lions' mouths, and they have not injured me: because that before Him purity hath been found in me; and also before thee, O king, injury I have not done.'
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 →