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2 Timothy 1:18

2 Timothy 1:18
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day;.... In return for his diligent seeking till he found the apostle. By "mercy", he means the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day - The day of judgment; notes at 2Ti 1:12. This proves that Onesiphorus was then alive, as Paul would not offer prayer for him if…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Lord grant - that he may find mercy of the Lord - Some think that this is a prayer to God the Father to communicate grace to him, that he might find mercy in the great day at the hand of Jesus…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Timothy 1:15-18

Having (Ti2 1:13, Ti2 1:14) exhorted Timothy to hold fast,

I. He mentions the apostasy of many from the doctrine of Christ, Ti2 1:15. It seems, in the best and purest ages of the church, there were…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Lord grant unto him thathe may find mercy of the Lord in that day The repetition of -the Lord" arises apparently from the use of two clauses together which had become customary separate phrases in…