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The Ultimate Reward
Paul's prayer for Onesiphorus reveals the ultimate hope for a believer. Instead of earthly repayment, Paul prays that his friend will "find mercy from the Lord on that day" of judgment. Commentators explain that this shows our greatest reward is not earned but is a gift of God's grace and pardon, an encouragement for all who serve Christ faithfully.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 1:18
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day. The day of judgment. (See Barnes' Notes on [Reference 2 Timothy 1:12…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 1:18
Grant to him to and mercy (δωιη αυτω ευρειν ελεος). Second aorist active optative in wish for the future again as in verse 16. Fin…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 1:18
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day...—The Greek should be rendered here, favour of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 1:18
19th Century
Preacher
And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
This happy Onesiphorus was a true servant of the L…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 1:18
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 1:18
16th Century
Theologian
May the Lord grant to him. Some explain it as follows— “May God grant to him that he may find mercy with Christ the Judge.” And indeed, th…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 1:18
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord
in that day ;
&c.] In retu…
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…