New English Translation
2 Timothy 4:17
17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth!
2 Timothy 4:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Context of 2 Timothy 4:17
15You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words. 16At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it. But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth! 18The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen. 19Greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.
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ὁ δὲ κύριός μοι παρέστη καὶ ἐνεδυνάμωσέν με, ἵνα δι᾽ ἐμοῦ τὸ κήρυγμα πληροφορηθῇ, καὶ ἀκούσωσιν πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, καὶ ἐρρύσθην ἐκ στόματος λέοντος.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Notwithstandingδέde · thenG1161
- the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- stoodπαρίστημιparistēmi paristanō · to stand byG3936
- with meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- strengthenedἐνδυναμόωendunamoō · to strengthenG1743
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- the preachingκήρυγμαkērugma · preachingG2782
- might be fully knownπληροφορέωplērophoreō · to fulfillG4135
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- the Gentilesἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
- might hearἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
- I was deliveredῥύομαιrhuomai · to rescueG4506
- out ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- the mouthστόμαstoma · mouthG4750
- of the lionλέωνleōn · lionG3023
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 4:17
- Psalms 37:39But the Lord delivers the godly; he protects them in times of trouble.
- Psalms 109:31because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.
- Jeremiah 15:20I will make you as strong as a wall to these people, a fortified wall of bronze. They will attack you, but they will not be able to overcome you. For I will be with you to rescue you and deliver you,” says the Lord.
- Jeremiah 20:10I hear many whispering words of intrigue against me. Those who would cause me terror are everywhere! They are saying, “Come on, let’s publicly denounce him!” All my so-called friends are just watching for something that would lead to my downfall. They say, “Perhaps he can be enticed into slipping up, so we can prevail over him and get our revenge on him.
- Matthew 10:19Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time.
- Acts 18:9The Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent,
- Acts 23:11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Have courage, for just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.”
- Acts 27:23For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve came to me
- Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
- 2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
- Luke 21:15For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
- Acts 9:15But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.
- Acts 26:17I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you
- Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages,
- Ephesians 3:8To me – less than the least of all the saints – this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ
- Philippians 1:12I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my situation has actually turned out to advance the gospel:
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 4:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17The Lord stood with me - When all human help failed, God, in a more remarkable manner, interposed; and thus the excellency plainly appeared to be of God, and not of man. That by me the preaching might be fully known - When called on to make his defense he took occasion to preach the Gospel, and to show that the great God of heaven and earth had designed to illuminate the Gentile world with the rays of his light and glory. This must have endeared him to…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me - Though all “men” forsook me, yet “God” did not. This expresses a universal truth in regard to the faithfulness of God; see Psalm 27:10; compare Job 5:17-19; Isaiah 14:1-2. That by me the preaching might be fully known - The word “preaching,” here probably means “the gospel as preached by him.” The word rendered “might be fully known” - ͅ plērophorē̄thē- means “might obtain full credence;” that is, might be fully…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-18Verses 14-18 There is as much danger from false brethren, as from open enemies. It is dangerous having to do with those who would be enemies to such a man as Paul. The Christians at Rome were forward to meet him, Ac 28, but when there seemed to be a danger of suffering with him, then all forsook him. God might justly be angry with them, but he prays God to forgive them. The apostle was delivered out of the mouth of the lion, that is, of Nero, or some of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed: Paul used his defense in court to share the good news about Jesus, similar to his past experiences (Acts 22:1–24:27; 26:1–29; see also 2 Timothy 2:9–10; Philippians 1:12–14). all the Gentiles would hear it: Paul felt he had finished his mission (2 Timothy 4:7–8). The Old Testament prophesies the conversion of nations (for example, Psalm 22:27–29). from the mouth of a lion: The lion often symbolizes…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. the Lord--the more because men deserted me. stood with me--stronger than "came forward with me" (Greek, 2Ti 4:16). strengthened--Greek, "put strength in me." by me--"through me"; through my means. One single occasion is often of the greatest moment. the preaching--"the Gospel proclamation." might be fully known--might be fully made (see on 2Ti 4:5). that all the Gentiles--present at my trial, "might hear" the Gospel proclaimed then. Rome was the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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