2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for he often cheered me and was not ashamed of my chains.
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17On the contrary, when he arrived in Rome, he sought eagerly for me until he found me.
Cross References
Psalms 37:26They are ever lavishly lending, and their children are fountains of blessing.
Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful, for they will find mercy.
Matthew 25:17So, too, the servant who had received the two bags of gold made another two bags.
Acts 28:20This, then, is my reason for urging you to come to see me and talk with me; because it is for the sake of the hope of Israel that I am here in chains.”
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:16-18
Ministerial Fortitude. ( a. d. 66.) 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. Having ( v. 13, 14 )… Read the whole commentary →