Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
New American Standard Bible
At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me;
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me.
International Standard Version
At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them!
A Conservative Version
At my first defense no man came with me, but all forsook me. May it not be reckoned to them.
American Standard Version
At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.
Amplified
At my first trial no one supported me [as an advocate] or stood with me, but they all deserted me. May it not be counted against them [by God].
Anderson New Testament
At my first defense no one stood by me, but all forsook me; may it not be laid to their charge:
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.
Common New Testament
At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.
Daniel Mace New Testament
At my first defence, I had no assistance, for every body deserted me. I wish it may never be laid to their charge.
Darby Translation
At my first defence no man stood with me, but all deserted me. May it not be imputed to them.
Godbey New Testament
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Goodspeed New Testament
At my first appearance in court no one came to help me; everybody deserted me. May no one lay it up against them!
John Wesley New Testament
At my first defence no man was with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge?
Julia Smith Translation
In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)
King James 2000
At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
Lexham Expanded Bible
At my first defense, no one came to my [aid], but [they] all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.
Modern King James verseion
At my first answer no one was beside me, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges:
Moffatt New Testament
The first time I had to defend myself, I had no supporters; everyone deserted me. God grant it may not be brought up against them!
Montgomery New Testament
At the time of my first defense no one stood by me; on the contrary they all deserted me??ay it not be laid to their charge!
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.
New Heart English Bible
At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
Noyes New Testament
At my first defence no one came forward with me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their charge!
Sawyer New Testament
At my first defense no one stood by me, but all forsook me; may it not be set to their account;
The Emphasized Bible
In my first defence, no man, came in to help me, but, all, forsook me, - unto them, may it not be reckoned! -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to them!)
Twentieth Century New Testament
At my first trial no one stood by me. They all deserted me. May it never be counted against them!
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge.
Williams New Testament
When I first defended myself at court, nobody came to help me, but everybody deserted me. May it never be charged to their account.
World English Bible
At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
Worrell New Testament
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
Worsley New Testament
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
Youngs Literal Translation
in my first defence no one stood with me, but all forsook me, (may it not be reckoned to them!)
Themes
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Paul
Forgiveness of injuries » Paul
Meekness » Instances of » Paul
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Those who forsake us
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 4:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Final Instructions To Timothy
15 You should beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21].
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 7:60
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
Mark 14:50
And all of His disciples left Him and ran away.
John 16:32
Look, the time is coming --- yes, it is already here --- when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and will leave me [all] alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
Acts 22:1
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense I want to make to you."
Acts 25:16
I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to turn over any person [for sentencing] before he is faced by his accusers and has had the opportunity to defend himself against the charges made against him.
1 Corinthians 9:3
My defense to those people who [want to] examine my credentials is this:
2 Corinthians 7:11
See how the very fact that you were made sorry from a godly motive has produced earnestness in you! [It produced] a desire to vindicate yourselves [i.e., by making amends for your wrongdoing]; an attitude of just anger [i.e., toward the wrongdoers]; a sense of fear [i.e., a fear of God for doing wrong]; an eager desire [i.e., to do the right thing]; a zeal [i.e., to correct problems]; and an attitude of avenging [i.e., that punished the wrongdoer]. You demonstrated in everything [you did] that you were pure [i.e., innocent] in this matter. [Note: This whole description of their conduct appears to be a reference to the incident mentioned in 2:1-11].
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart [i.e., you are dear to me], for you people are sharing in God's unearned favor with me [Note: Paul here refers to his ministry], both in my imprisonment and in my defense and confirmation of the Gospel [i.e., in my efforts to give proof of the Gospel's truth].
Philippians 1:17
But the others preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, hoping to stir up trouble for me while I am in prison.
2 Timothy 1:15
You know that all those people in [the province of] Asia deserted me [i.e., those who could have helped me], including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 4:10
for Demas loved this world and [so] has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia.
1 Peter 3:15
But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.