Sunday, 20 May 2018

The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:22

Though similar to other final benedictions by Paul, this one is unique. It is divided into two independent thoughts. It conveys much the same as elsewhere then, but the division is what makes it unique.… Read the rest

Saturday, 19 May 2018

Do your utmost to come before winter.
Eubulus greets you, as well as Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren. 2 Timothy 4:21

Paul had asked for Timothy to come to him quickly in verse 9. He then asked him to bring his cloak in verse 13.… Read the rest

Friday, 18 May 2018

Erastus stayed in Corinth, but Trophimus I have left in Miletus sick. 2 Timothy 4:20

This is a relatively simple verse. It seems to have nothing doctrinally significant in it, and yet it actually carries great importance in at least one major point. Paul has just asked for greetings to be extended to others.… Read the rest

Thursday, 17 May 2018

Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 2 Timothy 4:19

Paul now makes a special request that Timothy “Greet Prisca and Aquila.” These two are noted in Acts, Romans, and 1 Corinthians. This is the only time that she is called Prisca rather than Priscilla, it being a shortened form of the name.… Read the rest

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! 2 Timothy 4:18

Paul is rather clear here with his words, and they need to be considered in the context of his situation.… Read the rest