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2 Timothy 1

2 Timothy 1:16

Holding to Sound Teaching · 2 Timothy 1:13–18
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Translations

Modern
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
Traditional
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
Literal
May the Lord give mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he refreshed me often, and he was not ashamed of my chain.
Latin
Det misericordiam Dominus Onesiphori domui: quia sæpe me refrigeravit, et catenam meam non erubuit:

Original

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

Notes

2 Timothy 1:15–18

Paul encourages Timothy to remain loyal and to come to Rome without fear. He mentions both good and bad examples from others.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

People

Onesiphorus: Friend and supporter of Paul

Glossary

Onesiphorus Paul the Apostle Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Onesiphorus Beneficence: Onesiphorus Chains used to Confine Prisoners Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Hospitality: Onesiphorus to Paul Intercession: Additional Instances of Onesiphorus Kindness: Onesiphorus to Paul Love to Man: Onesiphorus Onesiphorus: A Christian of Ephesus Prisons: Places Used as Prisoner's own House, where he Was Kept Bound to a Soldier Rome: Visited by Onesiphorus Thankfulness: To Onesiphorus The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Prisoners Chained to Soldiers for Safety