but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me—
Parallel translations
- WEB but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me
- KJV But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.
- BSB Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.
- NKJV but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me.
- NLT When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me.
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When Onesiphorus came to Rome he searched diligently until he found Paul. His persistent effort to locate and help the imprisoned apostle marks genuine devotion.
Overview
Finding a prisoner in Rome required determined effort and personal risk, yet Onesiphorus would not rest until he succeeded. His diligence illustrates costly, active love for a fellow believer in distress. Such faithfulness stands as a model over against the shame and desertion of others.
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- Acts 28:30–31Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who were coming to him,
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