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A Longing for a Friend
Commentators see Paul's urgent plea for Timothy as a deeply human moment. Facing loneliness and imminent death, the great apostle longed for the comfort and companionship of his trusted friend. Scholars note this raw vulnerability is a powerful sign of the letter's authenticity, reminding us that even the strongest spiritual leaders need the support of friendship.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 4:9
18th Century
Theologian
Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me. As soon as possible. Timothy had been Paul's travelling companion, and was his intimate friend. …
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 4:9
Shortly (ταχεως). In verse 21 he more definitely says "before winter." Apparently the trial might drag on through its various stag…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
Do thy diligence to come shortly.—Such a request as this would—had we no other arguments—tell us that no forger ever wrot…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 4:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
Do your diligence to come shortly to me: for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed to Thessalonica;
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 4:9
Paul had already said that he longed to see Timothy (1:4). Now he urges him to come speedily.
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 4:9
16th Century
Theologian
Make haste, to come to me quickly. As he knew that the time of his death was at hand, there were many subjects — I do not doubt — on which…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
Do your diligence to come shortly to me .
] From Ephesus, where Timothy was, to Rome, where the apostle was; and thi…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 4:9–13
17th Century
Minister
The love of this world is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he s…