2 Timothy 4:17 asv — But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the…

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"But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. "

— 2 Timothy 4:17, American Standard Version

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

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Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works:

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of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.

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At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.

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But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

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The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.

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Erastus remained at Corinth: but Trophimus I left at Miletus sick.

2 Timothy 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:17 say?
2 Timothy 4:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:17 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:17 in?
2 Timothy 4:17 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 4:17?
2 Timothy 4:17 reads (ASV): “But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. ” 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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