2 Timothy 4:17

2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 4

“Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”2 Timothy 4:17

What Does 2 Timothy 4:17 Mean?

2 Timothy 4:17 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Courage, and Mission.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ephesians 6:10“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”Joshua 1:5“There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”Ephesians 3:16“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”Isaiah 41:13“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”1 Peter 5:8“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”Isaiah 43:2“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”Daniel 6:22“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”1 Samuel 17:37“David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.”Jeremiah 20:11“But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.”Psalms 91:13“Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.”Philippians 1:12“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”Psalms 22:21“Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.”Acts 23:11“And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”1 Timothy 1:12“And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;”Jeremiah 1:8“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”Matthew 1:23“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”Matthew 28:20“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”Psalms 91:15“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.”Matthew 10:19“But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.”2 Chronicles 32:8“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”

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