2 Timothy 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 4:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 4:16 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Timothy 4:16 (KJV)
2 Timothy 4:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 4:16
“And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:16: stood, men, god
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:16: men, god, may
“And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:16: answer, stood, men
“And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before. the LORD, and: Heb. the face of the LORD, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:16: answer, pray, god
“And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 4:16: men, pray, god
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