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May it not be held against them. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In my first defense, no one has stood with me, but all deserted me. May it be not charged to them! <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a> At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a> At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> At my first trial no one supported me [as an advocate] or stood with me, but they all deserted me. May it not be counted against them [by God]. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When I was first put on trial, no one helped me. In fact, everyone deserted me. I hope it won't be held against them. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At my first hearing no one stood up in my defense. Everyone abandoned me. I pray that it won't be held against them. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> No one stood by me the first time I defended myself; all deserted me. May God not count it against them! <a href="/isv/2_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them! <a href="/msb/2_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. <a href="/net/2_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a> At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me--may they not be held accountable for it. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge. <a href="/web/2_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a> At my first defense, no one came to help me, but all left me. May it not be held against them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> no one stood with me in my first defense, but all forsook me (may it not be reckoned to them), <a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In my first defense, no one has stood with me, but all deserted me. May it be not charged to them! <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in my first defence no one stood with me, but all forsook me, (may it not be reckoned to them!) <a href="/slt/2_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In my first defence none was present with me, but all forsook me; (may it not be reckoned to them.)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> At my first answer no man stood with me, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them! <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a> At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them! <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When I first wrote you, there was no one with me, for all had forsaken me: Do not hold this against them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> At my first defense, no man was with me, but they all abandoned me. May this not be accounted to them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> At my first defense no one stood by me, but all forsook me; may it not be laid to their charge: <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them: <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to them!) <a href="/mace/2_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At my first defence, I had no assistance, for every body deserted me. I wish it may never be laid to their charge. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At my first defence I had no one at my side, but all deserted me. May it not be laid to their charge. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account! <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge! <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=691" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">The Lord Remains Faithful</a> 15You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. 16<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">At</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtē (Adj-DFS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/627.htm" title="627: apologia (N-DFS) -- A verbal defense (particularly in a law court). From the same as apologeomai; a plea.">defense,</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: paregeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">stood with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/1459.htm" title="1459: enkatelipon (V-AIA-3P) -- From en and kataleipo; to leave behind in some place, i.e. let remain over, or to desert.">deserted</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logistheiē (V-AOP-3S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">May it not be charged</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">against them.</a> 17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/22-11.htm">Psalm 22:11</a> Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Psalm 31:11</a> Among all my enemies I am a disgrace, and among my neighbors even more. I am dreaded by my friends—they flee when they see me on the street. <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a> My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Psalm 69:20</a> Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. <a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Psalm 88:18</a> You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. <a href="/psalms/142-4.htm">Psalm 142:4</a> Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a> For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” <a href="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Zechariah 13:6</a> If someone asks him, ‘What are these wounds on your chest?’ he will answer, ‘These are the wounds I received in the house of my friends.’ <a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a> But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled. <a href="/matthew/27-46.htm">Matthew 27:46</a> About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” <a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a> Then everyone deserted Him and fled. <a href="/mark/15-34.htm">Mark 15:34</a> At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Luke 22:31-34</a> Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat. / But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” / “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.answer.<a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.<a href="/acts/25-16.htm">Acts 25:16</a> To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-3.htm">1 Corinthians 9:3</a> Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,no.<a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a> For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.<a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">2 Timothy 1:15</a> This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.<a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Psalm 31:11-13</a> I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me… I pray.<a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a> And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. 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In the Roman legal system, a "defense" would be a formal presentation of one's case before a magistrate or judge. Paul, as a Roman citizen, had the right to such a defense. Historically, this would have taken place in a Roman court, possibly in the Praetorium, where legal matters were addressed. The context suggests that Paul was facing serious charges, likely related to his preaching of the Gospel, which was increasingly seen as a threat to Roman order.no one stood with me Paul expresses a sense of abandonment, highlighting the loneliness and isolation he felt during this critical moment. This reflects the fear and pressure early Christians faced under Roman persecution. The cultural context of the time was one of suspicion towards Christians, who were often misunderstood and maligned. This phrase also echoes the experience of Jesus Christ, who was deserted by His disciples in His time of need (<a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a>).but everyone deserted me The desertion Paul experienced is reminiscent of the Old Testament prophets who often stood alone in their mission. This phrase underscores the human tendency to flee from danger, even at the cost of loyalty. It also serves as a reminder of the cost of discipleship, as Jesus warned that following Him would lead to persecution (<a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a>). Theologically, it highlights the theme of suffering for the sake of the Gospel, a recurring motif in Paul's letters.May it not be charged against them Here, Paul demonstrates a Christ-like attitude of forgiveness, similar to Jesus' words on the cross, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (<a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a>). This reflects the Christian principle of forgiving others, as taught by Jesus in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Matthew 6:12</a>). It also shows Paul's pastoral heart, as he seeks to absolve those who abandoned him from guilt, emphasizing grace and mercy over judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter, writing to Timothy from prison in Rome. He is reflecting on his experiences and the challenges he faced. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> The recipient of the letter, a young pastor and close companion of Paul, who is being encouraged to remain steadfast in his ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The place where Paul is imprisoned and where his trial is taking place. It is the center of the Roman Empire and a significant location for early Christian history. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_first_defense.htm">Paul's First Defense</a> Refers to a legal proceeding or trial where Paul had to defend himself against accusations, likely related to his preaching of the Gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/d/desertion_by_others.htm">Desertion by Others</a> The event where Paul's companions and fellow believers did not support him during his trial, leaving him to face it alone.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a> Paul’s experience teaches us the importance of remaining faithful to God even when others abandon us. Our commitment should not waver based on human support. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_grace.htm">Forgiveness and Grace</a> Paul’s prayer that the desertion not be charged against his companions exemplifies the Christian call to forgive others, even when they fail us. <a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god.htm">Reliance on God</a> In moments of isolation and trial, believers are reminded to rely on God’s presence and strength, as He is always with us, even when others are not. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Despite being deserted, Paul continued to witness for Christ. This encourages us to boldly proclaim our faith, regardless of the support we receive from others. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_human_weakness.htm">Understanding Human Weakness</a> Recognizing that even strong believers can falter helps us extend grace to others and ourselves, understanding that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 4</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_definition_of_actual_grace.htm">How can a young man purify his path?</a> <a href="/q/is_'lion's_mouth'_in_2_tim_4_17_literal.htm">In 2 Timothy 4:17, is Paul’s claim of being rescued “from the lion’s mouth” literal or a figurative expression, and how does this align with historical or scientific understanding? </a> <a href="/q/does_2_tim_1_15_lack_evidence.htm">In 2 Timothy 1:15, Phygelus and Hermogenes abandon Paul, yet they appear nowhere else—does the lack of external evidence call the narrative into question? </a> <a href="/q/is_luke's_acts_26_30-32_account_reliable.htm">How reliable is Luke’s account of Paul’s defense in Acts 26:30–32, given the limited external historical corroboration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) At my first answer no man stood with me . . .--And then, after the mention of what his enemy had done out of hatred to the cause of Christ, the old man passed on to speak of the conduct of his own familiar friends at that great public trial before--most probably--the city praefect: Praefectus Urbi, a nominee of the Emperor Nero. No one friend stood by him; no "advocate" pleaded his cause; no "procurator" (an official who performed the functions of the attorney in an English court) helped him in arranging and sifting the evidence; no "patronus" of any noble or powerful house gave him his countenance and support. The position of a well-known Christian leader accused in the year 66-67 was a critical one, and the friend who dared to stand by him would himself be in great danger. After the great fire of Rome, in A.D. 64, the Christians were looked upon as the enemies of the state, and were charged as the authors of that terrible disaster. Nero, to avert suspicion from himself, allowed the Christians to be accused and condemned as incendiaries. A great persecution, in which, as Tacitus tells, a very great multitude of the followers of Jesus perished, was the immediate result of the hateful charge. It is most probable that St. Paul, as a famous Nazarene leader, was eventually arrested as implicated in this crime, and brought to Rome. His implacable enemies among the Jews might well have been the agents who brought this about, and Alexander of the last verse was possibly principally concerned in this matter. But St. Paul, conscious of his own great peril, knew well that to stand by him now, implicated as he was in this net-work of false accusations, would be a service of the greatest danger; so he pleads for them, these weak, unnerved friends of his, who, through no ill-will to the cause, but solely from timidity, had deserted him, remembering, no doubt, his own Master, who, too, in His hour of deadly peril, had been forsaken. (See <a href="/john/16-32.htm" title="Behold, the hour comes, yes, is now come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.">John 16:32</a>, "Behold the hour cometh, yea is now come, that ye shall be scattered every man to his own, and ye shall leave Me alone.") But like his own Master, who proceeded to say, "Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me," so St. Paul went on to tell Timothy neither was he alone, for One greater than any friend on earth stood by him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Detente for answer, A.V.; no one took my part for no man stood with me, A.V.; all for all men, A.V.; may it not for I pray God it may not, A.V.; account for charge, A.V. Defence (ἀπολογίᾳ). "The technical word in classical Greek for a defence in answer to an accusation;" as <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> (where see note for further illustration), and <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a>. Took my part; παρεγένετο R.T., for συμπαρεγένετο T.R., which occurs elsewhere in the New Testament only in <a href="/luke/23-48.htm">Luke 23:48</a>, in a somewhat different sense. The simple παραγίνομαι is very common in the New Testament, but nowhere in the technical sense in which it is used here. In classical Greek both forms are common in the sense of "coming to aid," "standing by any one," "assisting." Here it represents the Latin assistere or adesse in its technical sense of "standing by" an accused person as friend or assistant, to aid and abet them in their defence. Powerful men sometimes brought such a multitude of assistants as to overawe the magistrate, as Orgetorix the Helvetian, when summoned to trial, appeared with ten thousand followers, and so there was no trial. Paul, like his Lord and Master, of whom it is written, "All his disciples forsook him and fled," had no one to stand with him in his hour of need. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. first πρώτῃ (prōtē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. defense, ἀπολογίᾳ (apologia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_627.htm">Strong's 627: </a> A verbal defense (particularly in a law court). From the same as apologeomai; a plea. no one οὐδείς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. stood with παρεγένετο (paregeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. everyone πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. deserted ἐγκατέλιπον (enkatelipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1459.htm">Strong's 1459: </a> From en and kataleipo; to leave behind in some place, i.e. let remain over, or to desert. me. με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. May it not be charged λογισθείη (logistheiē) Verb - Aorist Optative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. against them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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