Parallel Verses New International Version At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. King James Bible At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. Darby Bible Translation At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them. World English Bible At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. Young's Literal Translation in my first defence no one stood with me, but all forsook me, (may it not be reckoned to them!) 2 Timothy 4:16 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAt my first answer - Εν τῃ τρωτῃ μου απολογιᾳ· At my first apology; this word properly signifies a defense or vindication. To his is the meaning of what we call the apologies of the primitive fathers; they were vindications or defences of Christianity. It is generally allowed that, when St. Paul had been taken this second time by the Romans, he was examined immediately, and required to account for his conduct; and that, so odious was Christianity through the tyranny of Nero, he could procure no person to plead for him. Nero, who had himself set fire to Rome, charged it on the Christians, and they were in consequence persecuted in the most cruel manner; he caused them to be wrapped up in pitched clothes, and then, chaining them to a stake, he ordered them to be set on fire to give light in the streets after night! Tormenti genus! To this Juvenal appears to allude. Sat. i. v. 155. Pone Tigellinum, taeda lucebis in illa Qua stantes ardent, qui fixo gulture fumant. "If into rogues omnipotent you rake, Death is your doom, impaled upon a stake; Smear'd o'er with wax, and set on blaze to light The streets, and make a dreadful fire by night." Dryden. I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge - How much more simple, elegant, and expressive are the apostle's own words: Μη αυτοις λογισθειη· let it not be placed to their account! Let them not have to reckon for it with the supreme Judge at the great day! Treasury of Scripture Knowledge answer. Acts 22:1 Men, brothers, and fathers, hear you my defense which I make now to you. Acts 25:16 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die... 1 Corinthians 9:3 My answer to them that do examine me is this, 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts... *Gr: no. Mark 14:50 And they all forsook him, and fled. I pray. Library Truth Hidden when not Sought After. "They shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."--2 Tim. iv. 4. From these words of the blessed Apostle, written shortly before he suffered martyrdom, we learn, that there is such a thing as religious truth, and therefore there is such a thing as religious error. We learn that religious truth is one--and therefore that all views of religion but one are wrong. And we learn, moreover, that so it was to be (for his words are a prophecy) that professed Christians, … John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Demas The Glory of Jesus and Mary. Exhortation to Workers and Ministers Cross References Luke 12:11 "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, Acts 7:60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep. 1 Corinthians 13:5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 2 Timothy 4:15 You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message. Jump to Previous Account Charge Charged Counted Defence Defense Deserted First Forsook Held Help Imputed Judges Laid Meeting Part Reckoned Side Stood Support SupportedJump to Next Account Charge Charged Counted Defence Defense Deserted First Forsook Held Help Imputed Judges Laid Meeting Part Reckoned Side Stood Support SupportedLinks 2 Timothy 4:16 NIV2 Timothy 4:16 NLT 2 Timothy 4:16 ESV 2 Timothy 4:16 NASB 2 Timothy 4:16 KJV 2 Timothy 4:16 Bible Apps 2 Timothy 4:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 4:16 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 4:16 French Bible 2 Timothy 4:16 German Bible 2 Timothy 4:16 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |