2 Timothy 4:16

Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)

ในการสู้คดีครั้งแรกของข้าพเจ้า ไม่มีใครอยู่ฝ่ายข้าพเจ้าเลย ทุกคนทิ้งข้าพเจ้าไปหมด ขออย่าให้พวกเขาต้องรับโทษ

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

In this verse from 2 Timothy 4:16, Paul is talking about a time when he was on trial and no one stood up for him or supported him. He prays that God will not hold it against these people who left him alone.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine if you were playing in the playground and everyone suddenly went home, leaving you all alone. That's kind of what happened to Paul when he was on trial. But instead of getting mad, he asked God to forgive those who left him.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

2 Timothy is a letter written by Apostle Paul near the end of his life while imprisoned in Rome around AD 67-68. He wrote it to Timothy, one of his trusted disciples and fellow ministers, encouraging him to continue his work despite challenges and trials common during that period.

การประยุกต์ใช้วันนี้

Think about a time when you felt alone and unsupported. This verse reminds us to forgive those who may have left us in difficult times and trust God's grace and mercy for both ourselves and others involved.

หัวข้อ

• forgiveness
• isolation
• perseverance
• prayer
• support
• grace

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
• Romans 8:35-39
• Luke 23:46
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
• James 5:16

Recommended Reading

Commentary 2 Timothy Commentaries → Forgiveness Books on Forgiveness → Isolation Books on Isolation →

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

What led to Paul feeling abandoned by everyone?

Paul was facing a trial and felt that he had no support from his friends or colleagues, highlighting the challenges of ministry and the importance of relying on God's strength.

Why does Paul pray for forgiveness on behalf of those who left him?

Praying for others shows Christ-like compassion. Despite feeling abandoned, Paul’s prayer reflects his deep faith in God’s justice and mercy towards all people.

How common was isolation among early Christian leaders like Timothy?

Isolation was not uncommon as many early Christians faced persecution and abandonment by friends who feared association with them could lead to their own troubles.

What can we learn about forgiveness from this verse?

This verse teaches us the importance of forgiving those who have wronged us or abandoned us, trusting in God’s justice and mercy even when we feel hurt by others’ actions.