2 Timothy 4:11

Modern

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

Traditional

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

Literal

Luke alone is with me. Having taken Mark, bring him with you, for he is useful to me for the ministry.

Latin

Lucas est mecum solus. Marcum assume, et adduc tecum: est enim mihi utilis in ministerium.

Greek

English

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

Luke: The author of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts traveled with Paul at different times. Many believe Luke was Paul's physician (Colossians 4:14). Luke was the only one of Paul's fellow workers who stayed with him continually. Therefore, Paul wanted Timothy to come quickly.
Mark: Paul's belief that Mark would be useful shows a Christian story of amending differences (see Acts 13:13; 15:36–40; see also Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24).

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 12:12
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
Philemon 1:24
…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
Acts 12:25
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
Acts 15:39
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
Colossians 4:14
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
2 Timothy 1:15
You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
1 Peter 5:13
The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
Luke 13:30
And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
Matthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
Hosea 14:4
I will heal their apostasy; I will freely love them, for My anger has turned away from them.
Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Luke: Physician; companion of Paul; author of Luke and Acts Mark: Cousin of Barnabas, companion of Paul, author of Gospel