26 in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, (A)in perils of my own countrymen, (B)in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

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26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews,(A) in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city,(B) in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers.(C)

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15 This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

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Examples of Disloyalty and Loyalty

15 You know that everyone in the province of Asia(A) has deserted me,(B) including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

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14 (A)Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. 15 You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words.

16 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. (B)May it not be charged against them.

The Lord Is Faithful

17 (C)But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, (D)so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered (E)out of the mouth of the lion.

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14 Alexander(A) the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done.(B) 15 You too should be on your guard against him, because he strongly opposed our message.

16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.(C) 17 But the Lord stood at my side(D) and gave me strength,(E) so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.(F) And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.(G)

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