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Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
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A Plea Before Winter
Commentators emphasize the deep humanity in Paul's urgent plea for Timothy to come "before winter." Facing a cold Roman dungeon and the dangers of winter sea travel, Paul expresses a profound need for his friend's presence and basic comforts. Scholars note this reveals the apostle's vulnerability and his reliance on both divine strength and human friendship in his final days.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Do thy diligence, 2 Timothy 4:9.
To come before winter. Probably because of the dangers of the navigation then…
Before winter (προ χειμωνος). Pathetic item if Paul was now in the Mamertine Dungeon in Rome with winter coming on and without his…
19th Century
Anglican
Do your diligence to come before winter. Probably this was added to hasten his coming. If he delayed, the season of the y…
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Paul is beginning to feel the cold and dampness in his prison cell. So now he speaks with fresh urgency: “Do your best [GK 5079; cf. v.9] to get he…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Do your diligence to come before winter When travelling would not be so safe and comfortable: the apostle consults T…
We need no more to make us happy than to have the Lord Jesus Christ with our spirits; for in Him all spiritual blessings are summed up. The best pr…
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13th Century
Catholic
Paul asks for a visit from Timothy. This section can be broken down into three parts:
