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At my first defense, no one took my part, but all left me. May it not be held against them.
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The Pain of Abandonment
Commentators highlight that Paul, like Job, the Psalmist, and even Jesus, experienced the deep pain of being abandoned by all his friends during his legal defense. Scholars explain the immense danger these friends faced; after the great fire of Rome, associating with a Christian leader like Paul could mean death. Their desertion likely stemmed from fear, not malice.
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2 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
At my first answer. Or, apology, apologia, plea, or defense. This evidently refers to some trial he had before …
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
At my first answer no man stood with me . . .—And then, after mentioning what his enemy had done out of hatred f…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Paul asks for a visit from Timothy. This section can be broken down into three parts:
