Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, also Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
Parallel translations
- WEB Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
- KJV Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
- BSB Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
- NKJV Do your utmost to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as well as Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren.
- NLT Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.
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Quick answer
Paul urges Timothy to hurry to him before winter and passes along greetings from several believers. The personal urgency reflects both practical need and Paul's longing for his beloved son in the faith.
Overview
Winter would make sea travel difficult or impossible, so Paul presses Timothy to come quickly while he still can, intensifying the letter's note of nearing the end. The greetings from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and 'all the brothers' show that, though many had deserted him, Paul was not entirely alone in the Roman church. These named saints witness to the breadth of the gospel fellowship even in a time of persecution. The verse blends tender personal yearning with the steady reality of Christian community.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- 2 Tim 4:9Be diligent to come to me soon,
- Phil 4:22All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar’s household.
- 2 Tim 4:13Bring the cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus when you come, and the books, especially the parchments.
- 1 Cor 16:20All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
- Rom 16:21–23Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives.
- 3 Jn 1:14but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
- 2 Cor 13:13All the saints greet you.
- 2 Jn 1:13The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.
- 2 Tim 1:4longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;
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