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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 1:17
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 1:17
When he was in Rome (γενομενος εν Ρομη). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα (coming to Rome, happening in Rome).
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 1:17
19th Century
Bishop
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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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 1:17
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
On 2 Timothy 1:17
17th Century
Pastor
But when he was in Rome
Upon some business or another, where the apostle was a prisoner:
he sough…
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…