2 Timothy 1:4

Remembering your tears, I greatly desire to see you, that I may be filled with joy;

Revised King James 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 thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience, as without ceasing I remember you night and day in my prayers.

5I am reminded of the sincere faith that is in you, which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded is in you also.

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Cross References

John 16:24Until now you have asked for nothing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Acts 20:31Therefore watch, and remember, that for three years I did not cease to warn every one night and day with tears.

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

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how greatly 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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