2 Timothy 4:19-22 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. I. SALUTATIONS. "Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus." 1. The apostle remembers his absent friends in his solitude, but especially those who gave him such hearty cooperation at Corinth or Ephesus. 2. He likewise transmits to Timothy the Christian salutations of Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, and Claudia, Roman saints, of eminence and grace in the Church, yet who failed to stand by him on his memorable trial. II. NOTICES. "Erastus abode at Corinth." Probably the chamberlain of that city (Romans 16:22), who once showed much kindness to the apostle, and afterwards accompanied Timothy on a journey into Macedonia (Acts 19:22). "Trophimus I left at Miletus sick." This was a Gentile Christian of Ephesus, whose presence with the apostle at Jerusalem caused such an uproar (Acts 21:29). Miletus was a seaport of Caria, thirty miles from Ephesus. Trophimus would have been with the apostle at Rome, probably, but for his sickness. The apostle left him at Miletus, probably, shortly before his present imprisonment. III. FINAL WORDS FOR TIMOTHY. "Do thy diligence to come before winter." We see here the tender anxiety of the apostle to see his young friend before death. If he did not come at once, the severities of the winter might prevent his journey altogether. "The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you." We have here a double benediction - one addressed singly to Timothy, the other to Timothy and the Ephesian Church. The presence of Christ would be his comfort and stay in every difficulty, and strengthen him forevery duty. - T.C. Parallel Verses KJV: Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. |
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