2 Timothy 4:12 nasb — But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

NASB

"But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus."

— 2 Timothy 4:12, NASB

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2 Timothy 4 — Context

9

Make every effort to come to me soon;

10

for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

11

Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

12

But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

13

When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.

14

Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

15

Be on guard against him yourself, for he vigorously opposed our teaching.

2 Timothy 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 4:12 say?
2 Timothy 4:12 in the NASB reads: “But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.”
Where is 2 Timothy 4:12 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 12.
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 4:12.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 4:12 in?
2 Timothy 4:12 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 4:12?
2 Timothy 4:12 reads (NASB): “But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.” 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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