2 Timothy 4:16-18 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:16

2 Timothy 4:16. At my first answer Απολογια , apology, or defence, before the emperor, or, as is more generally thought, the prefect of the city in his absence; no man None of the Christians here at Rome; stood Appeared in court; with me, but all Either through treachery or cowardice; forsook me “Many circumstances make it astonishing that Paul should have been deserted by the Christians at Rome in this extremity. When he wrote his epistle to the church there, which must have... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:17-18

2 Timothy 4:17-18. Notwithstanding I was not left entirely destitute; for, though men forsook me, the Lord stood with me According to his promise, Luke 21:15; and strengthened me With that inward fortitude of mind which no human support could have inspired; that by me the preaching The gospel which we preach; might be fully known Πληροφορηθη , literally, might be carried with a full sail; that is, fully and boldly declared. That the apostle could thus courageously bear witness to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-22

4:6-22 PAUL’S LAST FAREWELLKnowing that he has faithfully carried out the work God entrusted to him, Paul faces execution with confidence. He looks beyond death to the full enjoyment of salvation that will be experienced by all whose love for Jesus is the controlling force in their lives (6-8).Before he dies, Paul would like Timothy to come and visit him. He is disappointed that Demas has preferred the safety and comfort of ordinary life to the danger and hardship of life with Paul. Others have... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:16

answer = defence. See Acts 22:1 . no man = no one. Greek. oudeis . stood with . Greek. sumparoginomai. Only here and Luke 23:48 . pray , &c. = may it not. not. App-106 . laid to their charge = reckoned to them. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:17

Notwithstanding = But. strengthened . See Acts 9:22 . that = in order that. Greek. hina. by. App-104 . 2 Timothy 4:1 . preaching . App-121 .8, fully known . See 2 Timothy 4:5 . delivered . Greek. rhuomai . See 2 Timothy 3:11 . out of . Greek. ek. App-104 . lion . This may mean that Paul established his claim, as a Roman citizen, not to meet his death in the amphitheatre; or it may be a metaphor for Nero. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:18

evil . App-128 . preserve = save. heavenly . Greek. epouranios, as in Ephesians 1:3 , &c. for ever , &c. App-151 . a. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.Those who forsook Paul, as mentioned here, were guilty of a grievous sin against him; but there was a difference in their sin and that of Alexander. These loved the apostle, and through fear, failed to stand by him; but Alexander was an enemy of the truth; therefore, Paul breathed a prayer for these, whereas he consigned Alexander to the judgment of God. His was a sin against the truth.At my first... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:17

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: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.The Lord stood by me ... The great apostle was not alone, after all; the blessed Saviour who had protected and blessed him through so many fiery trials in the past was present then to encourage, bless, comfort and strengthen. Even in the extremity of this situation, Paul's concern was that he might be... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.The Lord will deliver me ... Paul did not mean that the Lord would deliver his body, but deliver HIM. As Stibbs expressed it: "The deliverance Paul expected was from all evil, not from death, but through it."[26] Paul was here claiming the blessed promise of the Lord to the apostles that "They shall cause you to be put to death, and ye shall be hated of all men... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

2 Timothy 4:16. Art my first answer, &c.— Apology, or defence. Heylin, Doddridge, &c. Upon our Lord's being apprehended, all his disciples forsook him and fled;—and yet he forgave, and interceded for them. When St. Paul became a Christian, he put off his fierce and persecuting spirit; and after that, the charitable and benign spirit of our Lord manifested itself in him to the very last;—as appears among other instances from the benevolent prayer in this verse; which, it is remarkable,... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 4:17-18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Timothy 4:18

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:18

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

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