2 Timothy 1:4
I remember how you cried, and I so want to see you! That would make me really happy.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
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Cross References
Psalms 126:5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy!
Jeremiah 31:13The girls will dance in celebration; young men and old people will join in too. I will turn their sorrow into joy, and I will comfort them and change their sadness into happiness.
John 16:24Until now you haven't asked for anything in my name, so ask and you shall receive, and your happiness will be complete.
Acts 20:31So watch out! Don't forget that for three years I went on instructing all of you night and day, often crying over you.
Romans 1:11I really want to visit you and share with you a spiritual blessing to strengthen you.
Philippians 1:8God is my witness as to my great affection for every one of you in the caring love of Christ Jesus.
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 →