2 Timothy 4:17

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Notwithstanding
but, and, etc
#3
κύριός
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#4
μοι
G3427
with me
to me
#5
παρέστη
G3936
stood
to stand beside, i.e., (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ἐνεδυνάμωσέν
G1743
strengthened
to empower
#8
με
G3165
me
me
#9
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#10
δι'
G1223
by
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#11
ἐμοῦ
G1700
me
of me
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
κήρυγμα
G2782
the preaching
a proclamation (especially of the gospel; by implication, the gospel itself)
#14
πληροφορηθῇ
G4135
might be fully known
to carry out fully (in evidence), i.e., completely assure (or convince), entirely accomplish
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἀκούσῃ
G191
might hear
to hear (in various senses)
#17
πάντα
G3956
that all
all, any, every, the whole
#18
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἔθνη
G1484
the Gentiles
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
ἐῤῥύσθην
G4506
I was delivered
compare g4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e., rescue
#22
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#23
στόματος
G4750
the mouth
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
#24
λέοντος
G3023
of the lion
a "lion"

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection