What does 2 Timothy 4:16 mean?

2 Timothy 4:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Timothy 4:16 today?

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2 Timothy 4:16 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

15Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16At 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.

17Notwithstanding 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.

18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Key Themes

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Source: 2 Timothy 4:16