2 Timothy 4:17
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Cross-reference
2 Timothy 3:11 summarizes the Lord's deliverance from all persecutions, which this verse exemplifies with the lion's mouth.
2 Peter 2:9 states God knows how to rescue the godly, which Paul's deliverance exemplifies in this verse.
Acts 9:15 reveals Paul's calling as a chosen instrument to bear Christ's name before Gentiles—here he is fulfilling that mission.
Daniel 6:27 declares God rescues and saves from lions, affirming that the same God delivered Paul in this verse.
Daniel 6:22 recounts Daniel's deliverance from literal lions, prefiguring Paul's rescue from the 'lion's mouth' here.
In Acts 18:9, the Lord tells Paul in a vision to keep speaking — same encouraging presence he later relied on in 2 Timothy 4:17.
In Jeremiah 20:11, the Lord is with Jeremiah as a dread warrior — parallels the Lord strengthening Paul so his message prevailed.
In Acts 18:10, God promises protection in Corinth — Paul's rescue in 2 Timothy 4:17 echoes that same divine presence.
In Jeremiah 15:21, God promises to deliver Jeremiah from the wicked — mirrors Paul's rescue from the lion's mouth.
In Jeremiah 15:20, God promises to make Jeremiah a fortified wall — same divine strengthening and deliverance Paul experienced at his trial.
In Acts 23:11, the Lord stood by Paul and said 'Take courage' — directly parallels 'the Lord stood by me' in 2 Timothy 4:17.
Acts 26:17 records Christ's commission to deliver and send Paul to the Gentiles—the Lord standing by him here accomplishes that.
Isaiah 41:10 records God's promise to strengthen and uphold His servant—Paul testifies to that same divine strengthening here.
In Acts 27:23, an angel stood by Paul in the storm — another instance of divine presence and encouragement in crisis.
Psalm 109:31 depicts God standing at the right hand of the needy to save them — exactly what Paul describes when the Lord stood by him and rescued him.
2 Corinthians 12:9 records Paul learning that Christ's power is perfected in weakness—here he experiences that strengthening firsthand.
Ephesians 3:8 describes Paul's grace to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ to the Gentiles—this is the very task he completes here.
Psalm 37:40 promises deliverance for those who take refuge in the Lord — Paul's rescue from the lion's mouth is that deliverance in action.
Psalm 37:39 says the Lord is a stronghold in trouble — Paul's experience of the Lord standing by and rescuing him directly matches this.
In Philippians 1:12-14, Paul's imprisonment advanced the gospel—the same outcome as his rescue here enabled the full proclamation.
Psalm 22:21 provides the exact OT imagery of rescue from the lion's mouth that Paul echoes here.
Hebrews 11:33 lists those who by faith 'stopped the mouths of lions,' placing Paul's rescue in the same faith tradition.
John 8:29 has Jesus say 'He who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone' — Paul shares that same confidence of divine companionship.
John 16:32 shows Jesus alone yet with the Father — Paul, deserted by all, likewise finds the Lord standing by him.
Acts 4:29 directly asks for boldness to speak God's word despite threats, paralleling Paul being strengthened to proclaim fully.
In Haggai 2:4, God commands strength with 'I am with you' — the same divine enablement Paul testifies to here.
Acts 20:24 reveals Paul's commitment to finish his course and testify, matching the strengthening to fully proclaim in 2 Tim 4:17.
Romans 15:19 says Paul fulfilled the gospel ministry; 2 Tim 4:17 also speaks of fully proclaiming the message, showing completion.
Acts 28:31 depicts Paul proclaiming boldly without hindrance, mirroring the full proclamation of the message in 2 Tim 4:17.
Acts 26:22 has Paul stating he has had God's help to testify, directly paralleling the Lord standing by him in 2 Tim 4:17.
Matthew 10:18 predicts disciples testifying before Gentiles — Paul's proclamation to all Gentiles here fulfills that commission.
1 Samuel 17:37: David trusts God who delivered him from lion and bear. Paul echoes that confidence, claiming rescue from the lion's mouth by the Lord.
Psalm 69:20 describes having no comforters — in contrast, Paul finds the Lord standing with him when human help fails.
Psalm 91:13 promises victory over the lion — Paul's rescue from the lion's mouth exemplifies that divine protection.
Psalm 91:15 promises God's presence and rescue in trouble — precisely what Paul experienced when the Lord stood with him.
Isaiah 41:13 promises God upholds and helps — the same divine strengthening Paul experienced when the Lord stood by him.
Jeremiah 1:8 has God promising to be with Jeremiah to deliver him — directly echoing Paul's rescue and strengthening.
Jeremiah 42:11 promises deliverance from the king of Babylon — directly parallels Paul's rescue from the lion's mouth as divine salvation.
1 Samuel 17:35 shows David rescuing a lamb from a lion's mouth. Paul uses the same 'lion's mouth' imagery for his own deliverance.
Matthew 28:20 promises 'I am with you always' — Paul's 'Lord stood by me' is a direct experience of that promise.
Psalm 94:17 credits God's help for avoiding death — Paul's deliverance from the lion's mouth is a similar rescue.
In Matthew 6:13, Jesus teaches to pray 'deliver us from evil' — Paul's rescue from the lion's mouth is an answered version of that prayer.
Isaiah 43:2 assures God's presence through trials — paralleling Paul's rescue from the lion's mouth as a deliverance.
In Jeremiah 20:10, his close friends watch for his fall — Paul also faced abandonment (2 Timothy 4:16) but God stood by him.
Proverbs 29:25 warns that fear of man is a snare — Paul, by trusting the Lord, was strengthened and delivered.
Psalm 142:5 declares the Lord as refuge and portion — Paul's testimony that the Lord stood with him echoes that reliance.
Romans 16:25 speaks of God who strengthens according to the gospel—Paul is strengthened here for that same gospel proclamation.
1 Timothy 1:12 thanks Christ for enabling Paul for ministry, mirroring the strengthening for preaching in this verse.
In Ezra 7:28, Ezra takes courage because the Lord's hand is on him — mirroring Paul's strengthening by the Lord.
In 2 Chronicles 32:8, Hezekiah says the Lord helps and fights battles — similar to Paul's confidence that the Lord stood by him.
1 Peter 5:8 identifies the devil as a roaring lion, adding a spiritual dimension to the threat Paul was rescued from here.
In Psalm 29:11, the Lord gives strength to his people — the same strengthening Paul experienced.