A.T. Robertson Commentary 2 Timothy 1:17

"but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me" — 2 Timothy 1:17 (ASV)

When he was in Rome (γενομενος εν Ρομη). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα (coming to Rome, happening in Rome).

He sought me diligently and found me (σπουδαιως εζητησεν με κα ευρεν). Effective aorists both of them (first of ζητεω, second of ευρισκω). He did it at the risk of his own life apparently.