2 Timothy 4:16

New American Bible - revised edition

At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them!

Cross References

Mark 14:50

And they all left him and fled.

Luke 12:11

When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities, do not worry about how or what your defense will be or about what you are to say.

John 16:32

Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

Acts 22:1

“My brothers and fathers, listen to what I am about to say to you in my defense.”

Acts 25:16

I answered them that it was not Roman practice to hand over an accused person before he has faced his accusers and had the opportunity to defend himself against their charge.

Acts 7:60

Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”; and when he said this, he fell asleep.

1 Corinthians 13:5

it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,

1 Corinthians 9:3

My defense against those who would pass judgment on me is this.

2 Corinthians 7:11

For behold what earnestness this godly sorrow has produced for you, as well as readiness for a defense, and indignation, and fear, and yearning, and zeal, and punishment. In every way you have shown yourselves to be innocent in the matter.

Philippians 1:17

the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not from pure motives, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment.

Philippians 1:7

It is right that I should think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, you who are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

2 Timothy 1:15

You know that everyone in Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:15

You too be on guard against him, for he has strongly resisted our preaching.

1 Peter 3:15

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,