2 Timothy 4:16 ESV

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

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

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

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

16. At my first answer—that is, "defense" in court, at my first public examination. Timothy knew nothing of this, it is plain, till Paul now informs him. But during his former imprisonment at Rome, Timothy was with him (Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:7). This must have been, therefore, a second imprisonment. He must have been set free before the persecution in A.D. 64, when the Christians were accused of causing the conflagration in Rome; for, had he been a prisoner then, he certainly would not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

V. CONCLUDING PERSONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 4:9-22Paul concluded his last inspired epistle by giving Timothy personal instructions and information to enable him to carry out the apostle’s last wishes. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:16

Customarily under Roman law accused prisoners underwent a preliminary hearing before their trial. At this hearing, witnesses could speak on behalf of the accused. In Paul’s case no one had come to his defense. This was probably because when Rome burned in July of A.D. 64 Nero blamed the Christians, and from then on it was dangerous to be a known Christian in Rome. Neither local Christians nor Paul’s fellow workers were willing to stand with the apostle (cf. Matthew 26:56). Paul hoped the Lord... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:16-18

B. Paul’s preliminary hearing in court 4:16-18 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

St. Paul’s Last Messages and Counsels1-8. The Apostle, knowing that his days are fast drawing to a close, exhorts Timothy to increased diligence and earnestness in his teaching, in view of the imminence of a time of error and excitement. He refers to his approaching martyrdom, expressing his readiness for whatever may await him, and his confidence in the reward of his faithfulness.1. I charge thee] cp. 1 Timothy 5:21. And the Lord Jesus Christ] RV ’and of Christ Jesus.’At his appearing, etc.]... read more

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:6-22

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Timothy 4:16-18

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:1-22

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