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II Timothy 1:16

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May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 16

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 (Ti2 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 himself, but all his household. my chain--Paul in the second, as in his first imprisonment, was bound by a chain to the soldier who guarded him.

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Strong's Concordancev. 16

κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… ἔλεος (éleos, G1656) — compassion (human or divine, especially active) οἶκος (oîkos, G3624) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family… Ὀνησίφορος (Onēsíphoros, G3683) — profit-bearer; Onesiphorus, a Christian ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἀναψύχω (anapsýchō, G404) — properly, to cool off, i.e. (figuratively) relieve πολλάκις (pollákis, G4178) — many times, i.e. frequently μέ (mé, G3165) — me καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐπαισχύνομαι (epaischýnomai, G1870) — to feel shame for something οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me ἅλυσις (hálysis, G254) — a fetter or manacle

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II Timothy 4:19rank 8

Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.

Philemon 1:20rank 6

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Acts 28:20rank 5

So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

Philemon 1:7rank 5

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Hebrews 10:34rank 5

You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.

Ephesians 6:20rank 5

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

Matthew 5:7rank 4

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Nehemiah 13:31rank 4

I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

II Timothy 1:18rank 4

May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.

I Corinthians 16:18rank 4

For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

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