2 Timothy 1:4

desiring to see you greatly, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy,

Literal Standard Version

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 am thankful to God, whom I serve from progenitors in a pure conscience, that I unceasingly have remembrance concerning you in my supplications night and day,

5taking remembrance of the unhypocritical faith that is in you, that first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that also in you.

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Cross References

Psalms 126:5Those sowing in tears, reap with singing,

Jeremiah 31:13“Then a virgin rejoices in a chorus, || Both young men and old men—together, || And I have turned their mourning to joy, || And have comforted them, || And gladdened them above their sorrow,

John 16:24until now you asked nothing in My Name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Acts 20:31Therefore, watch, remembering that three years, night and day, I did not cease with tears warning each one;

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

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for you all with [the] yearnings 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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