New Living Translation
2 Timothy 1:16
16May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains.
2 Timothy 1:16 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
- New International Version (NIV)May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.
- English Standard Version (ESV)May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains,
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;
Context of 2 Timothy 1:16
14Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. 15As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me—even Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains. 17When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me. 18May the Lord show him special kindness on the day of Christ’s return. And you know very well how helpful he was in Ephesus.
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δῴη ἔλεος ὁ κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ· ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπαισχύνθη,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- The Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
- mercyἔλεοςeleos · mercyG1656
- unto the houseοἶκοςoikos · house: householdG3624
- of OnesiphorusὈνησίφοροςO̓nēsiphoros · OnesiphorusG3683
- forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
- heἀναψύχωanapsuchō · to refreshG404
- oftπολλάκιςpollakis · oftenG4178
- meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- wasἐπαισχύνομαιepaischunomai · be ashamed ofG1870
- notοὐou · noG3756
- chainἅλυσιςhalusis · chainG254
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:16
- 2 Timothy 1:18May the Lord show him special kindness on the day of Christ’s return. And you know very well how helpful he was in Ephesus.
- Nehemiah 5:19Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it.
- Nehemiah 13:14Remember this good deed, O my God, and do not forget all that I have faithfully done for the Temple of my God and its services.
- Psalms 18:25To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity.
- Psalms 37:26The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing.
- Matthew 5:7God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- Matthew 10:41If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
- Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.
- Hebrews 10:34You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.
- 2 Timothy 4:19Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila and those living in the household of Onesiphorus.
- 1 Corinthians 16:18They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you. You must show your appreciation to all who serve so well.
- Philemon 1:7Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.
- 2 Timothy 1:8So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.
- Acts 28:20I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel—the Messiah—has already come.”
Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1:16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16The Lord give mercy - Onesiphorus had acknowledged him, and continued to do so; he, and his house, or family, ministered to him in prison, and were not ashamed of their imprisoned pastor, nor of the cause for which he was in disgrace and suffering. As he showed mercy to the apostle, the apostle prays the Lord to show mercy to him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus - The family of Onesiphorus - for so the word house is often used. He was himself still living 2 Timothy 1:18, but not improbably then absent from his home; compare the notes at 2 Timothy 4:19. He was evidently of Asia, and is the only one who is mentioned from that region who had showed the apostle kindness in his trials. He is mentioned only in this Epistle, and nothing more is known of him. The record…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-18Verses 15-18 The apostle mentions the constancy of Onesiphorus; he oft refreshed him with his letters, and counsels, and comforts, and was not ashamed of him. A good man will seek to do good. The day of death and judgment is an awful day. And if we would have mercy then, we must seek for it now of the Lord. The best we can ask, for ourselves or our friends, is, that the Lord will grant that we and they may find mercy of the Lord, when called to pass out…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-18Paul encourages Timothy to remain loyal and to come to Rome without fear. He mentions both good and bad examples from others.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. The Lord give mercy--even as Onesiphorus had abounded in works of mercy. the house of Onesiphorus--He himself was then absent from Ephesus, which accounts for the form of expression (2Ti 4:19). His household would hardly retain his name after the master was dead, as Bengel supposes him to have been. Nowhere has Paul prayers for the dead, which is fatal to the theory, favored by Alford also, that he was dead. God blesses not only the righteous man…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
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