2 Timothy 4:10 asv — for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia…

American Standard Version

"for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. "

— 2 Timothy 4:10, American Standard Version

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:

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henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing.

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Give diligence to come shortly unto me:

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for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

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Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee; for he is useful to me for ministering.

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But Tychicus I sent to Ephesus.

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The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.

2 Timothy 4:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:10 say?
2 Timothy 4:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:10 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 10.
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 4:10.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:10 in?
2 Timothy 4:10 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 4:10?
2 Timothy 4:10 reads (ASV): “for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. ” 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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