2 Timothy 4:19-21
Summary for 2Tim 4:19-21: 4:19-21 a As in several of Paul’s epistles, the letter closes with greetings and final instructions (e.g., Rom 16:1-23 b; 1 Cor 16:19-21 c; 2 Cor 13:12 d). 4:19 e Priscilla and Aquila had been in Ephesus (Acts 18:26 f; 1 Cor 16:19 g) and were probably there at this time. They had also lived in Rome (Acts 18:2 h; Rom 16:3 i), where Paul currently was. This might imply that Timothy was still in Ephesus (see 1 Tim 1:3 j).• Paul appreciatively mentions Onesiphorus in 2 Tim 1:16 k as having ministered to him in prison.
4:20 l Erastus was a resident of Corinth (Acts 19:22 m; Rom 16:23 n). Modern excavations have found an inscription at Corinth mentioning an Erastus who was the city treasurer; he was probably the same man.
• Trophimus (Acts 20:4 o; 21:29 p) was an Ephesian associated with Tychicus (2 Tim 4:12 q).
4:21 r before winter: Paul was probably concerned there would be an extended delay if Timothy missed this chance to travel in the fall (see 1:4 s; 4:9 t). Winter closed travel across the Adriatic Sea from November to March (see Acts 27:12 u). Paul might also have been concerned to receive his coat (2 Tim 4:13 v) for the unheated prison. Eubulus is not mentioned elsewhere in the New Testament, but he was obviously well known to Timothy.
• Pudens was a name used in upper class families.
• Eusebius and Irenaeus later identified Linus as the first bishop of Rome.
• Claudia is not mentioned elsewhere in the New Testament.
• brothers and sisters: Greek adelphoi, a generic term that refers to members of the same family, both male and female.
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