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2 Timothy 4:16

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The first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I hope they’ll be forgiven for it.

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Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” After he’d said this, he fell asleep.

“A time is coming when you’ll be scattered and you’ll go to your own homes. In fact, that time is already here. You’ll leave me all alone. But I’m not really alone, because my Father is with me.

Then all his disciples abandoned him and ran away.

But make sure that you honor Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope you have. But do this gently and with respect.

Demas has deserted me because he’s in love with this world. He has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

You know that all the believers in the province of Asia have deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

The jealous ones are preaching about Christ out of selfish ambition; they’re not doing it sincerely. They think they can create trouble for me while I’m being held in chains.

It’s right for me to feel this way about all of you. You have a special place in my heart. Whether I’m being held in chains or standing up for the truth of the good news, either way, all of you share together in God’s grace with me.

Look at what that godly sadness has produced in you. You’re working hard to clear yourselves. You’re upset and alarmed. You’re longing to see me. You’re concerned about what has happened. You want to make sure that the right thing is done. In every way, you’ve shown that you’re not at fault.

This is how I defend myself when people judge me.

“I told them that’s not the way Romans do things. We don’t judge anyone before they’ve had the chance to face the people bringing charges against them and answer for themselves.

“Brothers and fathers,” Paul said, “listen to me now. I want to explain my actions.”

“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, don’t worry about how to stand up for yourselves or about what to say.

and it doesn’t treat other people with disrespect. Love doesn’t look out for its own interests. It doesn’t become angry easily. It doesn’t keep track of other people’s wrongs.

You should watch out for him too, because he strongly opposed our message.




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