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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.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/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Greet Priscilla and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila and those living in the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila, and to the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila and to the family of Onesiphorus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila and to the family of Onesiphorus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Greetings to Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquilas, and Onesiphorus’ household;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Salute Prisca and Aquilas, and Onesiphorus' household;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Greet Prisca, and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila and the family of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Salute Pris-ca and A’qui-la, and their household, and On-e-siph’o-rus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Give greeting to Prisqila and to Aqilaus and to the house of Onesiphorus.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Priscilla and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Prisca, and Aquila, and the family of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the family of Onesiphorus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_timothy/4-19.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=727" 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/4.htm">Final Greetings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18</span>And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspasai (V-AMM-2S) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">Greet</a> <a href="/greek/4251.htm" title="4251: Priskan (N-AFS) -- Of Latin origin; feminine of Priscus, ancient; Priska, a Christian woman.">Prisca</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/207.htm" title="207: Akylan (N-AMS) -- Probably for Latin aquila; Akulas, an Israelite.">Aquila,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as well as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">household</a> <a href="/greek/3683.htm" title="3683: Onēsiphorou (N-GMS) -- From a derivative of oninemi and phoros; profit-bearer; Onesiphorus, a Christian.">of Onesiphorus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">20</span>Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.…<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/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2</a></span><br />There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3-4</a></span><br />Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, / who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a></span><br />The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a></span><br />Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Acts 18:26</a></span><br />And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a></span><br />Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-20.htm">1 Corinthians 16:20</a></span><br />All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a></span><br />He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10</a></span><br />Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Romans 16:11</a></span><br />Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-12.htm">Romans 16:12</a></span><br />Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-13.htm">Romans 16:13</a></span><br />Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-14.htm">Romans 16:14</a></span><br />Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-15.htm">Romans 16:15</a></span><br />Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.</p><p class="hdg">Prisca.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2,18,26</a></b></br> And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3,4</a></b></br> Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a></b></br> The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.</p><p class="hdg">Priscilla.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16-18</a></b></br> The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Aquila</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Aq'uila</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Aquilas</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-26.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Onesiphorus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Onesiph'orus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Prisca</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Priscilla</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-26.htm">Salute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Aquila</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Aq'uila</a> <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Aquilas</a> <a href="/titus/3-15.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Household</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Onesiphorus</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Onesiph'orus</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Prisca</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Priscilla</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">Salute</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">He exhorts him to preach the Word with all care and diligence;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">certifies him of the nearness of his death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">wills him to come speedily unto him, and to bring Marcus with him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">warns him to beware of Alexander the metalworker.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">informs him what had befallen him at his first answering;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">and soon after he concludes.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Greet Prisca and Aquila</b><br>Prisca, also known as Priscilla, and Aquila were a married couple who played a significant role in the early Christian church. They were tentmakers by trade, like Paul, and first met him in Corinth (<a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2-3</a>). Their mention here highlights their continued importance and influence in the Christian community. They are known for their deep understanding of the faith and their ability to teach others, as seen when they instructed Apollos in Ephesus (<a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Acts 18:24-26</a>). Their presence in various cities, including Rome and Ephesus, indicates their active involvement in the spread of Christianity. This greeting underscores the personal relationships and networks that were vital to the early church's growth.<p><b>as well as the household of Onesiphorus</b><br>Onesiphorus is mentioned earlier in <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16-18</a>, where Paul commends him for his loyalty and service, even when others deserted Paul. The reference to his household suggests that Onesiphorus may have been deceased or away, as Paul does not greet him directly. This household likely played a significant role in supporting the church, possibly hosting gatherings or providing resources. The mention of a household reflects the early church's structure, where families often served as the nucleus for Christian communities. This greeting emphasizes the importance of hospitality and support within the Christian faith, as well as the enduring impact of faithful service.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/prisca.htm">Prisca (Priscilla)</a></b><br>Prisca, also known as Priscilla, was a prominent early Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. She, along with her husband Aquila, was a tentmaker by trade and a close associate of the Apostle Paul. They are noted for their role in teaching Apollos, an eloquent speaker, more accurately about the way of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aquila.htm">Aquila</a></b><br>Aquila was a Jewish Christian from Pontus, who, along with his wife Prisca, worked closely with Paul. They are often mentioned together, indicating their partnership in ministry and hospitality.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/onesiphorus.htm">Onesiphorus</a></b><br>Onesiphorus is mentioned as a faithful Christian who showed kindness to Paul during his imprisonment. His household is greeted here, suggesting that he may have passed away or was absent, but his family continued to be part of the Christian community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, Ephesus is relevant as it is where Timothy was serving as a leader. Prisca and Aquila had previously lived and ministered there, and it is likely that Onesiphorus's household was also part of the Ephesian church.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_imprisonment.htm">Paul's Imprisonment</a></b><br>This letter is written by Paul during his second imprisonment in Rome, shortly before his martyrdom. It reflects his personal connections and the network of early Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_christian_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Christian Fellowship</a></b><br>Prisca, Aquila, and Onesiphorus exemplify the strength and support found in Christian relationships. Their lives encourage believers to cultivate deep, meaningful connections within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_ministry.htm">Hospitality as a Ministry</a></b><br>The hospitality shown by Prisca and Aquila, as well as Onesiphorus, underscores the vital role of welcoming and serving others in the faith community. Believers are called to open their homes and hearts to fellow Christians.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Onesiphorus's household is remembered for their faithfulness, suggesting that our actions and character leave a lasting impact. Christians are encouraged to live in a way that honors God and supports His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_ministry.htm">Partnership in Ministry</a></b><br>Prisca and Aquila's partnership in ministry highlights the value of working together in the service of the Gospel. Believers are encouraged to find ways to collaborate and support each other's spiritual gifts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>Paul's greetings amidst his imprisonment remind us of the importance of encouragement and connection, even in difficult times. Christians are called to support and uplift one another, especially during trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 4</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_priscilla_and_aquila.htm">Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/extra-biblical_proof_of_aquila's_church.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19 – Is there any credible extra-biblical source confirming Aquila and Prisca’s house church, or is this couple’s ministry only found in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_predestination_fit_god's_will.htm">Romans 9 compared with 1 Timothy 2:4: How can predestination be reconciled with God's desire for all to be saved?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">Salute Prisca and Aquila.</span>--These were two of St. Paul's earliest friends after he had begun his great work for his Master. Originally of Pontus, they had taken up their abode at Rome, where Aquila exercised his trade of a tent-maker.<p>Driven out of Rome by the decree of Claudius, which banished the Jews from the capital, they came to Corinth, where St. Paul became acquainted with them. But they were evidently Christians when St. Paul first met them, about A.D. 51-2. We hear of them in company with St. Paul at Corinth, about A.D. 52-3 (<a href="/acts/18-2.htm" title="And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came to them.">Acts 18:2</a>); at Ephesus, about A.D. 55 (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm" title="The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.">1Corinthians 16:19</a>); and in the year A.D. 58 St. Paul sends greetings to them at Rome (<a href="/romans/16-3.htm" title="Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:">Romans 16:3</a>).<p>They were, evidently, among the many active and zealous teachers of the first days of the faith. That they possessed great ability as well as zeal is evident from the fact that it was from them that the eloquent and trained Alexandrian master, Apollos, learnt to be a Christian (<a href="/acts/18-26.htm" title="And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of God more perfectly.">Acts 18:26</a>). In this place, and in several other passages, Prisca (or Priscilla) is named <span class= "ital">before </span>her husband, Aquila. This would seem to hint that in this case the woman was the principal worker of the two in the cause of Christ. She, in fact, was one of that band of devoted holy women which the preaching of Christ and His disciples had called into existence: a representative of the great class of noble female workers which had no existence before Christ told the world what was the true position of women--until the same divine Master taught them that they, too, as well as men, had a work to work for Him here.<p><span class= "bld">And the household of Onesiphorus.</span>--St. Paul may have been aware that Onesiphorus was absent then from Ephesus; but this peculiar greeting, taken together with the words of <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm" title="The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:">2Timothy 1:16</a>, leads us irresistibly to the conclusion that this friend of St. Paul's was dead when the Epistle was written. (See Notes on <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm" title="The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:">2Timothy 1:16</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="accented">House</span> for <span class="accented">household</span>, A.V. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Prisca and Aquila.</span> Prisca is elsewhere always called <span class="accented">Priscilla</span> (<a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2, 18, 26</a>; <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a>). A similar variation of names is seen in <span class="accented">Drusa</span> and <span class="accented">Drusilla, Livia</span> and <span class="accented">Livella</span>, etc. She is named before her husband, as here in <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a>; <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3</a>. The mention of them here is in favour of Timothy being at Ephesus at this time, as Ephesus is one of the places where they were wont to sojourn (<a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Acts 18:19, 26</a>). The house (as in A.V. ch. 1:16) of Onesiphorus (see ch. 1:16, 18, note). This repetition of the "house of Onesiphorus" is almost conclusive as to the recent death of Onesiphorus himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/4-19.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">Greet</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἄσπασαι</span> <span class="translit">(Aspasai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Prisca</span><br /><span class="grk">Πρίσκαν</span> <span class="translit">(Priskan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4251.htm">Strong's 4251: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; feminine of Priscus, ancient; Priska, a Christian woman.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</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">Aquila,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀκύλαν</span> <span class="translit">(Akylan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_207.htm">Strong's 207: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably for Latin aquila; Akulas, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well as</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">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">household</span><br /><span class="grk">οἶκον</span> <span class="translit">(oikon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dwelling; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Onesiphorus.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὀνησιφόρου</span> <span class="translit">(Onēsiphorou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3683.htm">Strong's 3683: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of oninemi and phoros; profit-bearer; Onesiphorus, a Christian.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 4:19 Greet Prisca and Aquila and the house (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 4:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 4:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 4:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 4:20" /></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>