2 Timothy 1:4

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

Noyes Bible

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 thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, as without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day,

5when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth in thee also.

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Cross References

Psalms 126:5They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

Jeremiah 31:13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, And the young men and old men together, For I will change their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and cheer them after their sorrow.

John 16:24Hitherto ye have asked nothing in my name; ask, and ye will receive, that your joy may be made full.

Acts 20:31Therefore be watchful, and remember that for the space of three years, night and day, I ceased not to warn every one with tears.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, which may be for your confirmation;

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the tender affection 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 →

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