2 Timothy 4:17

Strengthened [ε ν ε δ υ ν α μ ω σ ε ν]. See on 1 Timothy 1:12.

The preaching [τ ο κ η ρ υ γ μ α]. Better, the message (par excellence), the gospel message. Usually with a defining word, as of Jonah; of Jesus Christ; my preaching; our preaching. Absolutely, as here, 1 Corinthians 1:21; Titus 1:3.

Might be fully known [π λ η ρ ο φ ο ρ η θ η]. See on verse 5. Lit. might be fulfilled; fully carried out by being proclaimed before rulers in the capital of the world. Comp. Romans 14:19; Acts 23:11; Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:12-14.

Out of the mouth of the lion [ε κ σ τ ο μ α τ ο ς λ ε ο ν τ ο ς]. Figurative expression for danger of death. Comp. 1 Corinthians 14:32. As usual, all manner of special references have been imagined : the lions of the amphitheatre; Nero; the chief accuser; the Jews; the Devil.