2 Timothy 1:17

On the contrary, when he arrived in Rome, he sought eagerly for me until he found me.

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But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

In Context

16May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for he often cheered me and was not ashamed of my chains.

18The Lord grant that he may find mercy at the hands of the Lord on that day. The many services that he rendered at Ephesus you have the best means of knowing.

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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 →

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