2 Timothy 4:16

The Lord Remains Faithful · 2 Timothy 4:16–18
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Translations

Modern
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
Traditional
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.
Literal
In my first defense, no one came beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be reckoned to them!
Latin
In prima mea defensione nemo mihi affuit, sed omnes me dereliquerunt: non illis imputetur.

Original

Greek
English
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

Notes

  • At my first defense: A Roman trial had two parts, a preliminary investigation and the main trial. Paul was probably talking about the first part. It might also refer to his first time in prison at Rome (Acts 28; see 2 Timothy Book Introduction, “Date of Writing”).

  • everyone deserted me: See study note on 2 Timothy 4:10.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Glossary

John Mark Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Paul the Apostle Rome (City) Timothy, Second Letter to Titus, Letter to

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Forsaken by Friends in Paul Afflictions Made Beneficial in Furthering the Gospel Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Cowardice: General Scriptures Concerning Feeling Lonely Forgiveness of Injuries: Paul Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: Those Who Forsake Us Meekness: Paul Paul: Persecutions Endured By Persecution of the Righteous Prisoners: Permitted to Make Defense