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
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