2 Timothy 1:4

Night and day when I recall your tears I am longing to see you, that my happiness may be complete.

Montgomery New Testament

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 give thanks to God whom I worship with a pure conscience as my fathers did, when I remember you unceasingly in my prayers.

5I have been reminded of that sincere faith which is in your heart; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully persuaded, dwells in you also.

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Cross References

John 16:24"Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Acts 20:31So be on guard; and remember that for three years I ceased not to admonish you all, night and day, even with tears.

Romans 1:11For I am longing so to see you, in order to impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established;

Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I yearn for you all in 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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