but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.—But, on the contrary, instead of fear—far from …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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 Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when he was in Rome
Upon some business or another, where the apostle was a prisoner:

he sough…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Above, Paul urged Timothy to preach Christ earnestly; here he presents himself as an example.

    • First, he gives the example.

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