2 Timothy 1:4

being always mindful of your tears, and longing to see you that I may be filled with joy.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 pure conscience--as my forefathers did--that night and day I unceasingly remember you in my prayers,

5For I recall the sincere faith which is in your heart--a faith which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and then in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully convinced, now dwells in you also.

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Cross References

John 16:24As yet you have not asked for anything in my name: ask, and you shall receive, that your hearts may be filled with gladness.

Acts 20:31Therefore be on the alert; and remember that, night and day, for three years, I never ceased admonishing every one, even with tears.

Romans 1:11For I am longing to see you, in order to convey to you some spiritual help, so that you may be strengthened;

Philippians 1:8For God is my witness how I yearn over all of you with tender Christian affection.

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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