Parallel Verses New International Version Erastus stayed in Corinth, and I left Trophimus sick in Miletus. King James Bible Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. Darby Bible Translation Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left behind in Miletus sick. World English Bible Erastus remained at Corinth, but I left Trophimus at Miletus sick. Young's Literal Translation Erastus did remain in Corinth, and Trophimus I left in Miletus infirm; 2 Timothy 4:20 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleErastus abode at Corinth - He was treasurer of that city, as we learn from Romans 16:23 (note). The apostle had sent him and Timothy on a mission to Macedonia, Acts 19:22, whence it is probable he returned to Corinth, and there became finally settled. Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick - Even the apostles could not work miracles when they pleased; that power was but rarely given, and that for very special purposes. Trophimus was an Ephesian. See Acts 20:4, and the note there. Miletus was a maritime town of Ionia, not far from Ephesus; but there was another Miletus, in Crete, which some learned men think to be intended here. It appears that St. Paul went from Macedonia to Corinth, where he left Erastus; from Corinth he proceeded to Troas, where he lodged with Carpus: from Troas he went to Ephesus, where he visited Timothy; from Ephesus he went to Miletus, where he left Trophimus sick; and having embarked at Miletus, he went by sea to Rome. See Calmet. It is most likely, therefore, that the Miletus of Ionia is the place intended. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Erastus. Trophimus. Miletum. Miletus. sick. Library Truth Hidden when not Sought After. "They shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."--2 Tim. iv. 4. From these words of the blessed Apostle, written shortly before he suffered martyrdom, we learn, that there is such a thing as religious truth, and therefore there is such a thing as religious error. We learn that religious truth is one--and therefore that all views of religion but one are wrong. And we learn, moreover, that so it was to be (for his words are a prophecy) that professed Christians, … John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Demas The Glory of Jesus and Mary. Exhortation to Workers and Ministers Cross References Acts 18:1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Acts 18:8 Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized. Acts 19:22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. Acts 20:4 He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. Acts 20:15 The next day we set sail from there and arrived off Chios. The day after that we crossed over to Samos, and on the following day arrived at Miletus. Acts 21:29 (They had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian in the city with Paul and assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple.) Romans 16:23 Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings. Erastus, who is the city's director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings. Jump to Previous Abode Corinth Erastus Eras'tus Ill Infirm Last Miletus Mile'tus Sick Stopping Trophimus Troph'imusJump to Next Abode Corinth Erastus Eras'tus Ill Infirm Last Miletus Mile'tus Sick Stopping Trophimus Troph'imusLinks 2 Timothy 4:20 NIV2 Timothy 4:20 NLT 2 Timothy 4:20 ESV 2 Timothy 4:20 NASB 2 Timothy 4:20 KJV 2 Timothy 4:20 Bible Apps 2 Timothy 4:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 4:20 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 4:20 French Bible 2 Timothy 4:20 German Bible 2 Timothy 4:20 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |