American Standard Version
2 Timothy 4:13
13The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.
2 Timothy 4:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
- New International Version (NIV)When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come—and the books, especially the parchments.
Context of 2 Timothy 4:13
11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is useful to me for ministering. 12But Tychicus I sent to Ephesus. The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments. 14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord will render to him according to his works: 15of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.
Read all of 2 Timothy 42 Timothy 4:13 word by word
Τὸν φαιλόνην ὃν ἀπέλιπον ἐν Τρῳάδι παρὰ Κάρπῳ, ἐρχόμενος φέρε καὶ τὰ βιβλία μάλιστα τὰς μεμβράνας.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 4:13
- 1 Corinthians 4:11Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling-place;
- 2 Corinthians 11:27in labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
- Acts 16:8and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
- Acts 20:5But these had gone before, and were waiting for us at Troas.
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 4:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13The cloak that I left at Troas - is by several translated bag or portmanteau; and it is most likely that it was something of this kind, in which he might carry his clothes, books, and travelling necessaries. What the books were we cannot tell, it is most likely they were his own writings; and as to the parchments, they were probably the Jewish Scriptures and a copy of the Septuagint. These he must have had at hand at all times. The books and parchments…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13The cloak that I left at Troas - On the situation of Troas, see the notes on Acts 16:8. It was not on the most direct route from Ephesus to Rome, but was a route frequently taken. See also the introduction, section 2. In regard to what the “cloak” here mentioned was, there has been considerable difference of opinion. The Greek word used ( ́ phelonēs- variously written ́ , ́ , and ́ ), occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It is supposed to be used…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-13Verses 9-13 The love of this world, is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he would have his books. As long as we live, we must still learn. The apostles did not neglect human means, in seeking the necessaries of life, or their own instruction. Let us thank the Divine goodness in having given us so many writings of wise and pious men in all ages; and let us seek that by…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Paul's arrest and transfer to Rome apparently prevented him from gathering his possessions. the cloak: Winter was approaching (4:21). Carpus might have hosted Paul in Troas. Mentioning Troas suggests Timothy was still in Ephesus and would travel through Troas, a port town. my scrolls, especially the parchments: These writings may have included Scriptures, personal notes, letters to Paul, copies of Paul's own letters, and other Christian and Jewish…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. cloak ... I left--probably obliged to leave it in a hurried departure from Troas. Carpus--a faithful friend to have been entrusted with so precious deposits. The mention of his "cloak," so far from being unworthy of inspiration, is one of those graphic touches which sheds a flood of light on the last scene of Paul's life, on the confines of two worlds; in this wanting a cloak to cover him from the winter cold, in that covered with the righteousness of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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