NET Bible
"At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me– may they not be held accountable for it."
— 2 Timothy 4:16, NET 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.”
“At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account. ”
“At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.”
“At my first answer, no man stood with me: but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their charge!”
“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.”
“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.”
When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the parchments.
Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.
You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.
At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me– may they not be held accountable for it.
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth!
The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.
Greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.