2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus because he frequently gave me help, and had no feeling of shame because I was in chains;
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15You have had news that all those in Asia went away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes:
17But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me
Cross References
Nehemiah 13:14Keep me in mind, O my God, in connection with this, and do not let the good which I have done for the house of my God and its worship go from your memory completely.
Nehemiah 13:31And for the wood offering, at fixed times, and for the first fruits. Keep me in mind, O my God, for good.
Psalms 37:26All the day he is ready to have mercy and to give; his children are a blessing.
Matthew 5:7Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
Matthew 25:17In the same way he who had been given the two got two more.
Acts 28:20But for this reason I sent for you, to see and have talk with you: for because of the hope of Israel I am in these chains.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:16-18
Ministerial Fortitude. ( a. d. 66.) 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. Having ( v. 13, 14 )… Read the whole commentary →