2 Timothy 4:19-22

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:16-22

Here, I. He gives Timothy an account of his own present circumstances. 1. He had lately been called to appear before the emperor, upon his appeal to Caesar; and then no man stood with him (2Ti. 4:16), to plead his cause, to bear testimony for him, or so much as to keep him in countenance, but all men forsook him. This was strange, that so good a man as Paul should have nobody to own him, even at Rome, where there were many Christians, whose faith was spoken of throughout the world, Rom. 1:8.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16-22

4:16-22 At my first defense no one was there to stand by me, but all forsook me. May it not be reckoned against them! But the Lord stood beside me, and he strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation of the gospel was fully made so that the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the mouth of the lion. The Lord will rescue me from every evil, and will save me for his heavenly kingdom. Glory be to him for ever and ever. Amen. Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the family of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 4:16-22

Finally there come greetings sent and given. There is a greeting to Priscilla and Aquila, that husband and wife whose home was ever a church, wherever it might be, and who had at some time risked their lives for Paul's sake ( Acts 18:2 ; Romans 16:3 ; 1 Corinthians 16:19 ). There is a greeting to the gallant Onesiphorus, who had sought out Paul in prison in Rome ( 2 Timothy 1:16 ) and who, it may be, had paid for his loyalty with his life. There is a greeting to Erastus, whom once Paul... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:19

Salute Prisca and Aquila ,.... The same with Priscilla and Aquila: and so the Complutensian edition, and some copies, read here; who were of the same occupation with the apostle, and with whom he wrought at Corinth, and whom he left at Ephesus; and who seem by this salutation to have continued there, Acts 18:2 . And the household of Onesiphorus : who also lived at Ephesus, and whose kindness to the apostle, when he was at Rome, is before mentioned, 2 Timothy 1:16 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus abode at Corinth ,.... He was chamberlain of that city, Romans 16:23 who being sent along with Timothy into Macedonia, Acts 19:22 very probably went from thence into Achaia, to Corinth, his native place, where he stayed. But Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick . Trophimus was an Asian, of the city of Ephesus, the same that is spoken of in Acts 20:4 . Some say he suffered martyrdom the same day the Apostle Paul did; but others say, that after that time he was bishop of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:21

Do thy diligence to come before winter ,.... When travelling would not be so safe and comfortable: the apostle consults Timothy's good, as well as his own advantage. Eubulus greeteth thee . Eusebius F11 Eccl. Hist. l. 8. de Martyr. Palestin. c. 11. makes mention of one of this name of Manganaea, who suffered martyrdom with one Adrian at Caesarea; but he cannot be thought to be the same with this, since he suffered in the times of Dioclesian. And Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 4:22

The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit ,.... To counsel and advise in every difficult matter; to comfort under every distress; to supply with all grace in every time of need; and to strengthen and fit for every part and branch of duty. Grace be with you, Amen : which is the apostle's common salutation in all epistles. The Syriac version renders it, "grace be with thee"; but the Greek copies read in the plural, "with you"; which shows that the epistle was designed for the use of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:19

Salute Prisca and Aquila - Several MSS., versions, and fathers have Priscilla instead of Prisca: they are probably the same as those mentioned Acts 18:18 , Acts 18:26 . The household of Onesiphorus - See 2 Timothy 1:16 . Onesiphorus was probably at this time dead: his family still remained at Ephesus. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:20

Erastus abode at Corinth - He was treasurer of that city, as we learn from Romans 16:23 ; (note). The apostle had sent him and Timothy on a mission to Macedonia, Acts 19:22 , whence it is probable he returned to Corinth, and there became finally settled. Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick - Even the apostles could not work miracles when they pleased; that power was but rarely given, and that for very special purposes. Trophimus was an Ephesian. See Acts 20:4 , and the note... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 4:21

Come before winter - Because the apostle's time was short and uncertain. Because sailing in those seas was very dangerous in winter. Whether Timothy saw the apostle before he was martyred is not known. Eubulus - This person is nowhere else mentioned in the New Testament. Pudens - Of this person we have traditions and legends, but nothing certain. The Catholics make him bishop of Rome. Linus - He also is made, by the same persons, bishop of Rome; but there is no sufficient... read more

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