2 Timothy 1:4 Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy; He seems not merely to speak of the former tears of Timothy shed at bidding Paul farewell (for tears are usually elicited at parting, comp. Acts 20:37), but of his habitual tears under the influence of pious feeling. In this respect also he had him like-minded (Philippians 2:20) with himself. Tears, the flower of the heart, indicate either the greatest hypocrisy or the utmost sincerity. (J. A. Bengel.) Parallel Verses KJV: Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;WEB: longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy; |
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