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But the Lord stood by me (ho de kurios moi parestē). Second aorist active of paristēmi (intransitive use), “took his stand by my side.” See note on Rom 16:2. Clearly Jesus appeared to Paul now at this crisis and climax as he had done so many times before.
Strengthened me (enedunamōsen me). “Poured power into me.” See note on Phi 4:13.
That through me the message might be fully proclaimed (hina di' emou to kērugma plērophorēthēi). Final clause with hina and first aorist passive subjunctive of plērophoreō (see 2Ti 4:5). Either to the rulers in Rome now or, if the first imprisonment, by his release and going to Spain.
And that all the Gentiles might hear (kai akousōsin panta ta ethnē). Continuation of the purpose with the aorist active subjunctive of akouō.
I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion (erusthēn ek stomatos leontos). First aorist passive indicative of ruomai (1Th 1:10). A proverb, but not certain what the application is whether to Nero or to Satan (1Th 2:18) or to the lion in the arena where Paul could not be sent because a Roman citizen.