2 Timothy 4:16-17
4:16 At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me – may they not be held accountable for it.
4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message 1 would be fully proclaimed 2 for all the Gentiles to hear. And so I was delivered from the lion’s mouth!
1 tn Or “the preaching.”
2 tn Grk “might be completely fulfilled.”