16 At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; (A)may it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and (B)strengthened me, so that through me (C)the proclamation might [a]be (D)fully accomplished, and that all (E)the Gentiles might hear; and I was (F)rescued out of (G)the lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will [b](H)bring me safely to His (I)heavenly kingdom; (J)to [c]Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  1. 2 Timothy 4:17 Or be fulfilled
  2. 2 Timothy 4:18 Or save me for
  3. 2 Timothy 4:18 Lit Whom

16 At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them! 17 However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles could hear it. I was rescued out of a lion’s mouth. 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack[a] and will take me safely to[b] his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.

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  1. 2 Timothy 4:18 Lit. evil work
  2. 2 Timothy 4:18 Or will preserve me for