ISB ~ 2 Timothy 4 v17

strength to proclaim:Paul’s preliminary hearing before the Roman court was disappointing because his companions abandoned him; nevertheless, it was successful because an opportunity was given to expound the gospel in the imperial capital (CCC 2471-72). the lion’s mouth: Metaphorically, “a verdict of condemnation”. Because Paul was a Roman citizen, he would not have been thrown to the lions in the Roman circus.