2 Timothy 4:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

But the Lord was by my side and gave me strength; so that through me the news might be given out in full measure, and all the Gentiles might give ear: and I was taken out of the mouth of the lion.

Cross References

Psalm 109:31

For he is ever at the right hand of the poor, to take him out of the hands of those who go after his soul.

Psalm 22:21

Be my saviour from the lion's mouth; let me go free from the horns of the cruel oxen.

Proverbs 20:2

The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

Proverbs 28:15

Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.

Isaiah 41:10

Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.

Isaiah 41:14

Have no fear, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel; I will be your helper, says the Lord, even he who takes up your cause, the Holy One of Israel.

Jeremiah 2:30

I gave your children blows to no purpose; they got no good from training: your sword has been the destruction of your prophets, like a death-giving lion.

Daniel 6:22

My God has sent his angel to keep the lions' mouths shut, and they have done me no damage: because I was seen to be without sin before him; and further, before you, O King, I have done no wrong.

Daniel 6:27

He gives salvation and makes men free from danger, and does signs and wonders in heaven and earth, who has kept Daniel safe from the power of the lions.

Matthew 10:19

But when you are given up into their hands, do not be troubled about what to say or how to say it: for in that hour what you are to say will be given to you;

Luke 1:1

As a number of attempts have been made to put together in order an account of those events which took place among us,

Luke 21:15

For I will give you words and wisdom, so that not one of those who are against you will be able to get the better of you, or to put you in the wrong.

Acts 23:11

And the night after, the Lord came to his side and said, Be of good heart, for as you have been witnessing for me in Jerusalem, so will you be my witness in Rome.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said, Go without fear: for he is a special vessel for me, to give to the Gentiles and kings and to the children of Israel the knowledge of my name:

Romans 15:31

So that I may be kept safe from those in Judaea who have not put themselves under the rule of God, and that the help which I am taking for Jerusalem may be pleasing to the saints;

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said to me, My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble. Most gladly, then, will I take pride in my feeble body, so that the power of Christ may be on me.

Ephesians 3:8

To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:

1 Timothy 1:12

I give praise to him who gave me power, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he took me to be true, making me his servant,

2 Timothy 2:1

So then, my child, be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:9

In which I put up with the hardest conditions, even prison chains, like one who has done a crime; but the word of God is not in chains.

2 Timothy 3:11

My punishments and pain; the things which came to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; the cruel attacks made on me: and the Lord made me free from them all.

2 Timothy 4:5

But be self-controlled in all things, do without comfort, go on preaching the good news, completing the work which has been given you to do.

Titus 1:3

Who, in his time, made clear his word in the good news, of which, by the order of God our Saviour, I became a preacher;

Hebrews 11:33

Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,

1 Peter 5:8

Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;

2 Peter 2:9

The Lord is able to keep the upright safe in the time of testing, and to keep evil-doers under punishment till the day of judging;

1 Samuel 17:37

And David said, The Lord, who kept me safe from the grip of the lion and the bear, will be my saviour from the hands of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go! and may the Lord be with you.