2 Timothy 4:16 bbe — At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.

Bible in Basic English

"At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account."

— 2 Timothy 4:16, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

13

The coat which I did not take from Troas and which is with Carpus, get when you come, and the books, specially the papers.

14

Alexander the copper-worker did me much wrong: the Lord will give him the reward of his works:

15

But be on the watch for him, for he was violent in his attacks on our teaching.

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At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.

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But the Lord was by my side and gave me strength; so that through me the news might be given out in full measure, and all the Gentiles might give ear: and I was taken out of the mouth of the lion.

18

The Lord will keep me safe from every evil work and will give me salvation in his kingdom in heaven: to whom be glory for ever and ever. So be it.

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Give my love to Prisca and Aquila and those of the house of Onesiphorus.

2 Timothy 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Timothy 4:16 say?
2 Timothy 4:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:16 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 4:16.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:16 in?
2 Timothy 4:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 4:16?
2 Timothy 4:16 reads (BBE): “At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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