2 Timothy 1:4

as I think of your tears, longing to see you, that my happiness may be completed,

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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, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, when I remember you, as I never fail to do, in my prayers – night and day alike,

5now that I have been reminded of the sincere faith that you have shown. That faith was seen first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and is now, I am convinced, in you also.

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Cross References

Psalms 126:5They who sow in tears shall reap with glad shouts.

John 16:24So far you have not asked for anything, in my name; ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

Acts 20:31Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, in order to impart to you some spiritual gift and so give you fresh strength –

Philippians 1:8God will bear me witness how I yearn for you all with the tenderness 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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