At my first defence (εν τη πρωτη απολογια). Original sense of "apology" as in Php 1:7,16. Either the first stage in this trial or …

At my first answer. Or, apology, apologia, plea, or defense. This evidently refers to some trial he had before …

At my first answer no man stood with me . . .—And then, after mentioning what his enemy had done out of hatred f…

Paul now reflects on his first “defense” (GK 665), when no one came to his support but everyone deserted him. Older commentaries usually refer this…

At my first answer no man stood with me
Meaning, that when he made his first defence against the charges laid unto h…

There is as much danger from false brethren, as from open enemies. It is dangerous having to do with those who would be enemies to such a man as Pa…

Paul asks for a visit from Timothy. This section can be broken down into three parts:

1. He summons Timothy.
2. He describes his di…