II Timothy 1:4
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Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
Commentaries
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desiring--Greek, "with yearning as for one much missed." mindful of thy tears--not only at our parting (Act 20:37), but also often when under pious feelings. that I may be filled with joy--to be joined with "desiring to see thee" (Rom 1:11-12; Rom 15:32).
Open source ↗1:4 Paul begins urging Timothy to come to him (see study note on 1:5-14). • your tears: The two may have last parted when Paul was transferred to Rome under arrest (cp. Acts 20:37-38; 21:12-14).
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Make every effort to come to me quickly,
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.