2 Timothy 1:4
longing to see you, remembering your tears, in order that I may be filled with joy;
1902 William Baxter Godbey 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
Cross References
John 16:24Until now you have asked nothing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, in order that your joy may be full.
Acts 20:31Watch therefore, remembering, that three years night and day I ceased not admonishing you with tears.
Romans 1:11For I long to see you, in order that I may impart unto you a certain spiritual grace, that you may be established;
Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long after you in the affections 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 →