2 Timothy 1:4

longing to see you (recalling your tears), that I may be filled with joy;

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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 with a clear conscience like my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers, night and day,

5while I call to mind the unfeigned faith that is in you—it resided first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, in you also.

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Cross References

John 16:24Until now you have not asked anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.

Acts 20:31Therefore be alert, remembering that during three years, night and day, I never stopped admonishing each one, with tears.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established

Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for you all with the affection 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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