2 Timothy 4:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ When I was first put on trial, no one helped me. In fact, everyone deserted me. I hope it won't be held against them. ¹⁷ But the Lord stood beside me. He gave me the strength to tell his full message, so that all Gentiles would hear it. And I was kept safe from hungry lions. ^18 (A) The Lord will always keep me from being harmed by evil, and he will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. Praise him forever and ever! Amen.