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but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me
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A Determined Search
Commentators emphasize that finding Paul in Rome was a difficult and dangerous task. Onesiphorus had to "seek...diligently," likely going from prison to prison, as there were no public records of inmates. This wasn't a casual visit but a determined, costly effort, undertaken at personal risk, to find and minister to his friend.
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2 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But when he was in Rome. What the employment of Onesiphorus was is not known. It may have been that he was a merchant and had occasion to …
When he was in Rome (γενομενος εν Ρομη). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα (coming to Rome, happening in Rome).
19th Century
Anglican
But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.—But, on the contrary, instead of fear—far from …
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Baptist
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.” …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when he was in Rome Upon some business or another, where the apostle was a prisoner:
he sough…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, Paul urged Timothy to preach Christ earnestly; here he presents himself as an example.
