Shortly (ταχεως). In verse 21 he more definitely says "before winter." Apparently the trial might drag on through its various stag…

Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me. As soon as possible. Timothy had been Paul's travelling companion, and was his intimate friend. …

Do thy diligence to come shortly.—Such a request as this would—had we no other arguments—tell us that no forger ever wrot…

Do your diligence to come shortly to me: for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed to Thessalonica;

Paul had already said that he longed to see Timothy (1:4). Now he urges him to come speedily.

Make haste, to come to me quickly. As he knew that the time of his death was at hand, there were many subjects — I do not doubt — on which…

Do your diligence to come shortly to me .
] From Ephesus, where Timothy was, to Rome, where the apostle was; and thi…

The love of this world is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he s…

Paul asks for a visit from Timothy. This section can be broken down into three parts:

1. He summons Timothy.
2. He describes his di…