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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But having arrived in Rome, he earnestly sought me out and found <i>me</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found <i>me</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found <i>me.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me, and found me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but [instead] when he reached Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he diligently searched for me and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he diligently searched for me and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then after he arrived in Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When he arrived in Rome, he searched hard for me and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but as soon as he arrived in Rome, he started looking for me until he found me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Instead, when he arrived in Rome he searched diligently for me and found me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched very diligently until he found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to inquire where I was living, and at last he found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently and found me <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but being in Rome, he sought me very diligently and found [me];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But having arrived in Rome, he earnestly sought me out and found <i>me</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but being in Rome, very diligently he sought me, and found;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But, being in Rome, he sought me very diligently, and found.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But when he was come to Rome, he carefully sought me, and found me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Instead, when he had arrived in Rome, he anxiously sought me and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But when he came to Rome, he promptly searched for me and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when he was in Rome, he searched for me diligently, and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But also when he came to Rome, he sought me with diligence and found me.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />but when he was in Rome, he sought for me very diligently, and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />but, when he was at Rome, he sought me out diligently, and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but when he was at Rome, he enquired for me very diligently, and found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to inquire where I was living, and at last he found me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found <i>me</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />he sought for me <i>the</i> more diligently, and found <i>me.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=162" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Hold to Sound Teaching</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Indeed,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">when he arrived</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4516.htm" title="4516: Rhōmē (N-DFS) -- From the base of rhonnumi; strength; Roma, the capital of Italy.">Rome,</a> <a href="/greek/4709.htm" title="4709: spoudaiōs (Adv) -- Diligently, earnestly, zealously. Adverb from spoudaios; earnestly, promptly."></a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: ezētēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">he searched diligently</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">until</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuren (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">he found</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a></span><br />Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a></span><br />I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a></span><br />It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a></span><br />Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a></span><br />One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a></span><br />The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-24</a></span><br />And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-32</a></span><br />Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. / Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, / so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3-4</a></span><br />as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. / Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19-20</a></span><br />Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a></span><br />As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-28.htm">Acts 9:28-29</a></span><br />So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. / He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Acts 21:13</a></span><br />Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-17.htm">Acts 26:17-18</a></span><br />I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30,31</a></b></br> And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-10.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Found</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Last</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Rome</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">Search</a> <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/titus/1-15.htm">Contrary</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/genesis/7-19.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">Last</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Rome</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Search</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-7.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">to be steadfast and patient in persecution;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_timothy/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Indeed, when he arrived in Rome</b><br>This phrase highlights the determination and commitment of Onesiphorus, a companion of Paul. Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire, was a bustling metropolis and a center of political power. During Paul's time, it was a city of great influence but also a place of persecution for Christians. The mention of Rome connects to Paul's imprisonment, as he was held captive there (<a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a>). The historical context of Rome as a place of both opportunity and danger for early Christians is significant, as it underscores the courage required to seek out a prisoner like Paul.<p><b>he searched diligently</b><br>The diligence of Onesiphorus is emphasized here, showing his loyalty and dedication. This reflects the Christian virtue of perseverance and the importance of supporting fellow believers, especially in times of trial. The act of searching diligently suggests a proactive and determined effort, which is a model for Christian service and fellowship. This can be connected to the parable of the lost sheep (<a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a>), where the shepherd searches until he finds the lost one, illustrating God's relentless pursuit of His people.<p><b>until he found me</b><br>This phrase indicates success in Onesiphorus's quest, highlighting the reward of persistence. It also reflects the personal relationship and bond between Paul and Onesiphorus. In a broader sense, it symbolizes the Christian duty to seek out and support those who are suffering for their faith. The finding of Paul can be seen as a type of Christ's mission to seek and save the lost (<a href="/luke/19-10.htm">Luke 19:10</a>). It also serves as a reminder of the importance of community and encouragement within the body of Christ, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>, which urges believers to spur one another on toward love and good deeds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to Timothy. He was imprisoned in Rome at the time of writing.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>A young pastor and close companion of Paul, to whom this letter is addressed.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/onesiphorus.htm">Onesiphorus</a></b><br>A Christian from Ephesus who showed great loyalty and courage by seeking out Paul in Rome.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The capital of the Roman Empire, where Paul was imprisoned and where Onesiphorus searched for him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A city in Asia Minor, where Onesiphorus was from and where Timothy was likely ministering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_in_service.htm">Diligence in Service</a></b><br>Onesiphorus's determination to find Paul in Rome exemplifies the diligence we should have in serving others, especially those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>Seeking out Paul in a hostile environment required courage. We are called to be bold in our faith, even when it is risky.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_to_fellow_believers.htm">Loyalty to Fellow Believers</a></b><br>Onesiphorus's loyalty to Paul is a model for how we should support and stand by our fellow Christians.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_encouragement.htm">The Importance of Encouragement</a></b><br>Onesiphorus's visit would have been a great encouragement to Paul. We should strive to be a source of encouragement to others, especially in difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_out_opportunities_to_serve.htm">Seeking Out Opportunities to Serve</a></b><br>Just as Onesiphorus actively sought out Paul, we should look for opportunities to serve and support others in our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_onesiphorus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Onesiphorus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_early_church_fathers.htm">Who were the Early Church Fathers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'lion's_mouth'_in_2_tim_4_17_literal.htm">In 2 Timothy 4:17, is Paul's claim of being rescued 'from the lion's mouth' literal or a figurative expression, and how does this align with historical or scientific understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_tatian_of_adiabene.htm">Who was Tatian of Adiabene?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.</span>--But, on the contrary, instead of fear--far from being ashamed--he, when he arrived in Rome, sought me out. This must have been a much more rigorous captivity than the one alluded to in the last chapter of the Acts when St. Paul dwelt in his own hired house with the soldier who guarded him. <span class= "ital">Now</span> he was rigidly imprisoned, and the very place of his captivity was not, apparently, easily found.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="accented">Sought</span> for <span class="accented">sought out</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">diligently</span> for <span class="accented">very diligently</span>, A.V. and T.R. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Indeed,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when he arrived</span><br /><span class="grk">γενόμενος</span> <span class="translit">(genomenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rome,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ῥώμῃ</span> <span class="translit">(Rhōmē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4516.htm">Strong's 4516: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of rhonnumi; strength; Roma, the capital of Italy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he searched diligently</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐζήτησέν</span> <span class="translit">(ezētēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[until]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he found</span><br /><span class="grk">εὗρεν</span> <span class="translit">(heuren)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me.</span><br /><span class="grk">με</span> <span class="translit">(me)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_timothy/1-17.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 1:17 But when he was in Rome he (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/1-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>