2 Timothy 1:17

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

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

But being in Rome, he earnestly sought me and found me.

Latin

…sed cum Romam venisset, sollicite me quæsivit, et invenit.

Greek

English

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

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

Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire