2 Timothy 4:16-17 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:16

Detente for answer, A.V.; no one took my part for no man stood with me, A.V.; all for all men, A.V.; may it not for I pray God it may not, A.V.; account for charge, A.V. Defence ( ἀπολογίᾳ ) . "The technical word in classical Greek for a defence in answer to an accusation;" as Acts 22:1 (where see note for further illustration), and Philippians 1:7 . Took my part; παρεγένετο R.T., for συμπαρεγένετο T.R., which occurs elsewhere in the New Testament... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:16-18

The apostle's trial before Nero, with its memorable incidents. I. His DESERTION BY MAN . "At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me; may it not be laid to their account." 1 . The apostle had to make his defence before the emperor. There is no record of the nature of the charge. It was probably a charge of sedition or disobedience to the pagan authorities, which, on account of the close complication of civil and religious duties in the state, could not be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:17

But for notwithstanding, A.V.; by for with, A.V.; through for by, A.V.; message for preaching, A.V.; proclaimed for known, A.V. Stood by me ( μαοὶ παρέστη ); as in Acts 27:23 ; Romans 16:2 (where see also the use of προστάτις , a helper). παρίσταμαι means simply to stand by the side of a person—to be present. But, like παραγίνομαι , it acquires the meaning of standing by for the purpose of helping. The contrast between the timid faithless friends... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16

At my first answer - Greek, “apology (ἀπολογία apologia), plea, or defense.” This evidently refers to some trial which he had had before the Roman emperor. He speaks of a first trial of this kind; but whether it was on some former occasion, and he had been released and permitted again to go abroad, or whether it was a trial which he had already had during his second imprisonment, it is not easy to determine. The former is the most natural supposition; for, if he had had a trial during his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 4:17

Notwithstanding 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 Psalms 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” - πληροφορηθῃ plērophorē̄thē - means “might obtain full credence;” that is, might be fully confirmed, so that others... read more

Joseph Benson

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