Grant mercy (δωιη ελεος). The phrase nowhere else in the N.T. Second aorist active optative of διδωμ, the usual form being δοιη. T…

The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus. This refers to the family of Onesiphorus—for the word "house" is often used th…

The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus.—In striking contrast to those false friends who turned away from him w…

The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: but, when he was in Rome, he sough…

In contrast to the attitudes and actions of the majority was the kindness of Onesiphorus. He had lived up to his name, which means “help-bringer.” …

May the Lord grant mercy. From this prayer we infer that the good deeds done to the saints are not thrown away, even though they cannot re…

The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus
Who seems to have been one of Asia, and of Ephesus, and is an exception from t…

The apostle mentions the constancy of Onesiphorus; he often refreshed him with his letters, counsels, and comforts, and was not ashamed of him. A g…

1. Above, Paul urged Timothy to preach Christ earnestly; here he presents himself as an example.

   • First, he gives the example.