2 Timothy 1:4
2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”2 Timothy 1:4
What Does 2 Timothy 1:4 Mean?
2 Timothy 1:4 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:28“I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.”2 Timothy 4:9“Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:”Philippians 1:8“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”Acts 20:37“And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,”Romans 15:23“But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;”1 Thessalonians 2:17“But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.”2 Timothy 4:21“Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.”Mark 9:24“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.”Acts 21:13“Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”2 John 1:12“Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.”Genesis 43:30“And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.”Psalms 126:5“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”Isaiah 61:3“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”Jeremiah 31:13“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”John 16:22“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”John 16:24“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”Acts 15:36“And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do.”Acts 20:19“Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:”Acts 20:31“Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.”Romans 1:11“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;”
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