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The Courage of True Friendship
Commentators emphasize that Onesiphorus's friendship was an act of great courage. While others abandoned Paul, Onesiphorus was "not ashamed of my chain." Scholars like Spurgeon and Ellicott paint a vivid picture of him diligently and dangerously searching for Paul in Rome's prisons. His loyalty provides a powerful example of standing with fellow believers, even when it's costly or unpopular.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus. This refers to the family of Onesiphorus—for the word "house" is often used th…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 1:16
Grant mercy (δωιη ελεος). The phrase nowhere else in the N.T. Second aorist active optative of διδωμ, the usual form being δοιη. T…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus.—In striking contrast to those false friends who turned away from him w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 1:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 1:16
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.” …
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 1:16
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 1:15–18
17th Century
Minister
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…