2 Timothy 1:4

Desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy,

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

In Context

3I give thanks to God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that without ceasing, I have a remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day.

5Calling to mind that faith which is in thee unfeigned, which also dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am certain that in thee also.

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Cross References

Psalms 126:5But such as turn aside into bonds, the Lord shall lead out with the workers of iniquity: peace upon Israel.

Jeremiah 31:13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, the young men and old men together: and I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them joyful after their sorrow.

John 16:24Hitherto you have not asked any thing in my name. Ask, and you shall receive; that your joy may be full.

Acts 20:31Therefore watch, keeping in memory, that for three years I ceased not, with tears to admonish every one of you night and day.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:2-6

Second Timothy This second epistle Paul wrote to Timothy from Rome, when he was a prisoner there and in danger of his life; this is evident from these words, I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, ch. iv. 6 . It appears that his removal out of this world, in his own apprehension, was not far off, especially considering the rage and malice of his persecutors; and that he had been brought before the emperor Nero, which he calls his first answer, when no man stood with him, but all men… Read the whole commentary →

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