2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord grant mercy unto the household of Onesiphorus because he frequently was a refreshment to my soul, and was not ashamed of my chain:
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
15Knowest thou this, that all those of Asia have deserted me? among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
17but, when he was at Rome, he sought me out diligently, and found me.
Cross References
Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 25:17In the same manner also he that had the two, gained also himself two others.
Acts 28:20For this cause therefore have I invited you hither, to see and to converse with you; for on account of the hope of Israel am I bound with this chain.
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 →