2 Timothy 1:4

2 Timothy 1:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
• New International Version (NIV)Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
• English Standard Version (ESV)As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.
• New King James Version (NKJV)greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy,

Context of 2 Timothy 1:4

2To Timothy, my dear child. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! 3I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day when I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as my ancestors did. I remember your tears and want to see you so that I can be filled with happiness. 5I’m reminded of how sincere your faith is. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m convinced that it also lives in you. 6You received a gift from God when I placed my hands on you ⌞to ordain you⌟. Now I’m reminding you to fan that gift into flames.

2 Timothy 1:4 word by word

ἐπιποθῶν σε ἰδεῖν, μεμνημένος σου τῶν δακρύων, ἵνα χαρᾶς πληρωθῶRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Greatly desiringἐπιποθέωepipotheō · to long forG1971
• to seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• theeσύsu · youG4771
• being mindfulμιμνήσκωmimnēskō · to rememberG3403
• tearsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• tearsδάκρυ, δάκρυονdakru dakruon · teardropG1144
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• I may be filledπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• with joyχαράchara · joyG5479

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:4

• 2 Timothy 4:9Hurry to visit me soon.
• Romans 1:11I long to see you to share a spiritual blessing with you so that you will be strengthened.
• Romans 15:30Brothers and sisters, I encourage you through our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that the Spirit creates, to join me in my struggle. Pray to God for me
• Philippians 1:8God is my witness that, with all the compassion of Christ Jesus, I long ⌞to see⌟ every one of you.
• Philippians 2:26He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:17Brothers and sisters, we have been separated from you for a little while. Although we may not be able to see you, you’re always in our thoughts. We have made every possible effort to fulfill our desire to see you.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:1We thought it best to remain in Athens by ourselves. But, because we couldn’t wait any longer ⌞for news about you⌟,
• Acts 20:19I humbly served the Lord, often with tears in my eyes. I served the Lord during the difficult times I went through when the Jews plotted against me.
• Revelation 7:17The lamb in the center near the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs filled with the water of life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
• Revelation 21:4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won’t be any more death. There won’t be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared.”
• Psalms 126:5Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest.
• Isaiah 61:3⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.
• Jeremiah 31:13Then young women will rejoice and dance along with young men and old men. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them. I will give them joy in place of their sorrow.
• John 16:22“Now you’re in a painful situation. But I will see you again. Then you will be happy, and no one will take that happiness away from you.
• 1 John 1:4We are writing this so that we can be completely filled with joy.

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Being mindful of thy tears - Whether the apostle refers to the affecting parting with the Ephesian Church, mentioned Acts 20:37, or to the deep impressions made on Timothy's heart when he instructed him in the doctrine of Christ crucified, or to some interview between themselves, it is not certainly known. The mention of this by the apostle is no small proof of his most affectionate regards for Timothy, whom he appears to have loved as a father loves his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Greatly desiring to see thee; - see 2 Timothy 4:9, 2 Timothy 4:21. It was probably on, account of this earnest desire that this Epistle was written. He wished to see him, not only on account of the warm friendship which he had for him, but because he would be useful to him in his present circumstances; see the introduction, Section 3. Being mindful of thy tears - Alluding probably to the tears which he shed at parting from him. The occasion to which he…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4Paul urges Timothy to visit him (see study note on 1:5–14). your tears: Paul and Timothy may have last parted right before the Jews arrested Paul in Jerusalem and sent him to Rome (compare Acts 20:37–38; 21:12–14).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. desiring--Greek, "with yearning as for one much missed." mindful of thy tears--not only at our parting (Ac 20:37), but also often when under pious feelings. that I may be filled with joy--to be joined with "desiring to see thee" (Ro 1:11, 12; 15:32).Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1

• 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