2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense, no one came to my aid, but they all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.

LEB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ At my first defense, no one came to my aid, but they all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. ¹⁷ But the Lord helped me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fulfilled and all the Gentiles might hear, and he rescued me from the lion's mouth.