Notwithstanding. But.
strengthened. See Acts 9:22.
that. in order that. Greek. hina. by. App-104. 2 Timothy 4:1.
preaching. App-121.8,
fully known. See 2 Timothy 4:5.
delivered. Greek. rhuomai. See 2 Timothy 3:11.
out of. Greek. ek. App-104.
lion. This may mean that Paul established his claim, as. Roman citizen, not to meet his death in the amphitheatre; or it may be. metaphor for Nero.