2 Timothy 1:4
I remember that you cried the last time we left each other, so now I really want to see you again so that I will be happy.
Plain English 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
Cross References
John 16:24You haven’t asked God for that sort of thing before, so ask him, and you will get whatever you ask for. Then you will be really happy.”
Acts 20:31So watch out. Make sure each one of you keeps on believing the true story about Jesus. Remember, I was here with you for 3 years, and in all that time, I always told you not to believe a different message. And when I thought that you were going wrong, I even cried about you.”
Romans 1:11I have been waiting for a long time. I really want to see you. I want to help you get more power from God to make you strong.
Philippians 1:8Yes, I love you, just like Jesus Christ loves you, and I want to be with you again. God himself knows that is true.
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 →