2Ti 4:13 | TNotes | STEP | 4:13 Paul’s arrest and transfer to Rome apparently did not allow him to gather his things. • the coat: Winter was coming (4:21 ). • Carpus might have been Paul’s host in Troas. The reference to Troas implies that Timothy was still in Ephesus and would travel through Troas, a port town. • my books ... my papers: These writings may have included Scriptures, personal notes, letters addressed to Paul, copies of Paul’s own letters, and other Christian and Jewish materials.

‏ 2 Timothy 4:13

4:13 ^a Paul’s arrest and transfer to Rome apparently did not allow him to gather his things.

• the coat: Winter was coming (4:21 ^b).

• Carpus might have been Paul’s host in Troas. The reference to Troas implies that Timothy was still in Ephesus and would travel through Troas, a port town.

• my books ... my papers: These writings may have included Scriptures, personal notes, letters addressed to Paul, copies of Paul’s own letters, and other Christian and Jewish materials.