2 Timothy 4:17

15 You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

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

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.

18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might me fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
DARBY
But the Lord stood with [me], and gave me power, that through me the proclamation might be fully made, and all [those of] the nations should hear; and I was delivered out of the lion's mouth.
BLB
But the Lord stood by me and empowered me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully carried out, and all the Gentiles might hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
ÅB
Men Herren sto hos meg og styrket meg, for at forkynnelsen skulle fullbyrdes ved meg og alle folk få høre den, og jeg ble fridd ut av løvens gap.
OTB
Men Herren sto meg bi og styrket meg, for at budskapet skulle bli fullstendig forkynt ved meg, og alle hedningene skulle høre det; og jeg ble befridd fra løvens gap.
B1930
Men Herren stod hos mig og styrket mig, forat forkynnelsen skulde fullbyrdes ved mig og alle folk få høre den, og jeg blev fridd ut av løvens gap.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Peter 5:8

    Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

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  • Philippians 1:12–14

    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

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  • Psalms 22:21

    Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me!

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  • 1 Samuel 17:37

    David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.”

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  • Daniel 6:22

    My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

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  • Acts 18:9–10

    One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

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  • Acts 9:15

    “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

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  • Acts 23:11

    The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

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