2 Timothy 4:9

Modern

Make every effort to come to me quickly,

Traditional

Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

Literal

Be diligent to come to me quickly,

Latin

Demas enim me reliquit, diligens hoc sæculum, et abiit Thessalonicam:

Greek

English

Make every effort to come to me quickly,

Paul plainly commands Timothy to come to Rome (see 1:4).

Theme notes and profiles

2 Timothy 1:4
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
2 Timothy 4:21
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.