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2 Timothy 1:17

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Berean Standard Bible

Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.

American Standard Version (1901)

but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me

Bible in Basic English

But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me

Douay-Rheims 1899

But when he was come to Rome, he carefully sought me, and found me.

Free Bible Version

When he was in Rome, he took the trouble to search for me, and he found me.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when he was at Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

King James (Authorized) Version

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

Translation for Translators

On the contrary, when he came here to Rome, he diligently searched for me until he found me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Instead, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and he found me.

Noah Webster Bible

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me .

World English Bible

but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently and found me

Young's Literal Translation

but being in Rome, very diligently he sought me, and found;

Context

Holding to Sound Teaching

¹⁶May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.¹⁷Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.

Summary

In this verse, the apostle Paul expresses gratitude for Onesiphorus, highlighting his loyal and sacrificial service. Despite the general desertion of Paul by others, Onesiphorus sought him out diligently and refreshed him in his time of need. This act of kindness and support stood out as a beacon of encouragement and blessing to Paul, illustrating the importance of faithful friendship and ministry in the Christian life. Onesiphorus' example serves as a reminder to believers to be steadfast in showing love and care to fellow believers, even in challenging circumstances.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

When he was in Rome - Onesiphorus was no doubt an Asiatic, (probably an Ephesian, see below), who had frequent business at Rome; and when he came sought out the apostle, who, it is supposed, had been confined in some close and private prison, (see the preface), so that it was with great difficulty he could find him out. This man had entertained the apostle when he was at Ephesus, and now he sought him out at Rome. Pure love feels no loads. Here was a true friend, one that sticketh closer than a brother.

2 Timothy 1:17

Holding to Sound Teaching

¹⁶May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.¹⁷Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.

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Berean Standard Bible

Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.

American Standard Version (1901)

but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me

Bible in Basic English

But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me

Douay-Rheims 1899

But when he was come to Rome, he carefully sought me, and found me.

Free Bible Version

When he was in Rome, he took the trouble to search for me, and he found me.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when he was at Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

King James (Authorized) Version

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.

Translation for Translators

On the contrary, when he came here to Rome, he diligently searched for me until he found me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Instead, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and he found me.

Noah Webster Bible

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me .

World English Bible

but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently and found me

Young's Literal Translation

but being in Rome, very diligently he sought me, and found;