2 Timothy 1:4

Recalling yoʋr tears, I long to see yoʋ so that I may be filled with joy.

Text-Critical English NT

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 with a clear conscience as my forefathers did, as night and day I constantly remember yoʋ in my prayers.

5I am reminded of the sincere faith that is in yoʋ, which dwelt first in yoʋr grandmother Lois and in yoʋr mother Eunice, and now, I am sure, dwells in yoʋ also.

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Cross References

John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be full.

Acts 20:31Therefore be watchful, remembering that, night and day, for three years I did not stop admonishing each one of you, with tears.

Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you may be established,

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness that I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.

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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