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2 Timothy 1:16

2 Timothy 1:17-1964 bbe — But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me (May he have the Lord's mercy in that day);…

Bible in Basic English

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But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me

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(May he have the Lord's mercy in that day); and of all he did for me at Ephesus you have full knowledge.

— 2 Timothy 1:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 1:17-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. ”

  • ASV

    “but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me (the Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. ”

  • WEB

    “but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me (the Lord grant to him to find the Lord's mercy in that day); and in how many things he served at Ephesus, you know very well.”

  • NET

    “But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me. May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day! And you know very well all the ways he served me in Ephesus.”

  • DRB

    “But when he was come to Rome, he carefully sought me and found me. The Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day. And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou very well knowest. ”

  • KJVA

    “But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. ”

2 Timothy 1 — Context

14

That good thing which was given to you keep safe, through the Holy Spirit which is in us.

15

You have had news that all those in Asia went away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes:

16

May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus because he frequently gave me help, and had no feeling of shame because I was in chains;

17

But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me

18

(May he have the Lord's mercy in that day); and of all he did for me at Ephesus you have full knowledge.

2 Timothy 1:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:17-1964 say?
2 Timothy 1:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me (May he have the Lord's mercy in that day); and of all he did for me at Ephesus you have full knowledge.”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:17-1964 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:17-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verses 17–1964.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 1:17-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:17-1964 in?
2 Timothy 1:17-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 1:17-1964?
2 Timothy 1:17-1964 reads (BBE): “But when he was in Rome, he went in search of me everywhere, and came to me (May he have the Lord's mercy in that day); and of all he did for me at Ephesus you have full knowledge.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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