New American Standard Bible 1995
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 beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day, longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. 5For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. 6For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
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ἐπιποθῶν σε ἰδεῖν, μεμνημένος σου τῶν δακρύων, ἵνα χαρᾶς πληρωθῶRead the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:4
- 2 Timothy 4:9Make every effort to come to me soon;
- Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established;
- Romans 15:30Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,
- Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:26because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while--in person, not in spirit--were all the more eager with great desire to see your face.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,
- Acts 20:19serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;
- Revelation 7:17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
- Revelation 21:4and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.”
- Psalms 126:5Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.
- Isaiah 61:3To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
- Jeremiah 31:13Then the virgin will rejoice in the dance, And the young men and the old, together, For I will turn their mourning into joy And will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow.
- John 16:22Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
- 1 John 1:4These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
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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Notes
- 1. 2 Timothy 1:4 2 Tim 4:9, 21 ↩
- 2. 2 Timothy 1:4 Acts 20:37 ↩
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
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