16 In my first defense no one came to my side, but they all forsook me—may they not be held accountable. 17 But the Lord stood near me and infused power into me,+ so that through me the preaching might be fully accomplished and all the nations might hear it;+ and I was rescued from the lion’s mouth.+ 18 The Lord will rescue me from every wicked work and will save me for his heavenly Kingdom.+ To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.