Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he searched hard for me until he found me. New Living Translation When he came to Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me. English Standard Version but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me— Berean Standard Bible Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. Berean Literal Bible But having arrived in Rome, he earnestly sought me out and found me. King James Bible But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. New King James Version but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. New American Standard Bible but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me— NASB 1995 but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me— NASB 1977 but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me, and found me— Legacy Standard Bible but when he was in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me— Amplified Bible but [instead] when he reached Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me— Christian Standard Bible On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he diligently searched for me and found me. Holman Christian Standard Bible On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he diligently searched for me and found me. American Standard Version but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me Contemporary English Version Then after he arrived in Rome, he searched everywhere until he found me. English Revised Version but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me GOD'S WORD® Translation When he arrived in Rome, he searched hard for me and found me. Good News Translation but as soon as he arrived in Rome, he started looking for me until he found me. International Standard Version Instead, when he arrived in Rome he searched diligently for me and found me. Majority Standard Bible Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched very diligently until he found me. NET Bible But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me. New Heart English Bible but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me Webster's Bible Translation But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. Weymouth New Testament Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to inquire where I was living, and at last he found me. World English Bible but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently and found me Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut being in Rome, he sought me very diligently and found [me]; Berean Literal Bible But having arrived in Rome, he earnestly sought me out and found me. Young's Literal Translation but being in Rome, very diligently he sought me, and found; Smith's Literal Translation But, being in Rome, he sought me very diligently, and found. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut when he was come to Rome, he carefully sought me, and found me. Catholic Public Domain Version Instead, when he had arrived in Rome, he anxiously sought me and found me. New American Bible But when he came to Rome, he promptly searched for me and found me. New Revised Standard Version when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut when he was in Rome, he searched for me diligently, and found me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But also when he came to Rome, he sought me with diligence and found me. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentbut when he was in Rome, he sought for me very diligently, and found me. Godbey New Testament and, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found me. Haweis New Testament but, when he was at Rome, he sought me out diligently, and found me. Mace New Testament but when he was at Rome, he enquired for me very diligently, and found me. Weymouth New Testament Nay, when he was here in Rome, he took great pains to inquire where I was living, and at last he found me. Worrell New Testament but, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found me Worsley New Testament he sought for me the more diligently, and found me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hold to Sound Teaching…16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. 17Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. 18May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.… Cross References Acts 28:30-31 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. Philippians 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me. 2 Corinthians 11:28 Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” Acts 20:22-24 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Romans 15:30-32 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. / Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, / so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. Colossians 4:3-4 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. / Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should. Ephesians 6:19-20 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. Acts 9:28-29 So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. / He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 26:17-18 I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ Treasury of Scripture But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. Acts 28:30,31 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, … Jump to Previous Arrived Contrary Diligently Eagerly Everywhere Found Great Hard Inquire Last Pains Rome Search Searched SoughtJump to Next Arrived Contrary Diligently Eagerly Everywhere Found Great Hard Inquire Last Pains Rome Search Searched Sought2 Timothy 1 1. Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.6. He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him; 8. to be steadfast and patient in persecution; 13. and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him. 15. Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended. Indeed, when he arrived in Rome This phrase highlights the determination and commitment of Onesiphorus, a companion of Paul. Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire, was a bustling metropolis and a center of political power. During Paul's time, it was a city of great influence but also a place of persecution for Christians. The mention of Rome connects to Paul's imprisonment, as he was held captive there (Acts 28:16). The historical context of Rome as a place of both opportunity and danger for early Christians is significant, as it underscores the courage required to seek out a prisoner like Paul. he searched diligently until he found me Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to Timothy. He was imprisoned in Rome at the time of writing. 2. Timothy A young pastor and close companion of Paul, to whom this letter is addressed. 3. Onesiphorus A Christian from Ephesus who showed great loyalty and courage by seeking out Paul in Rome. 4. Rome The capital of the Roman Empire, where Paul was imprisoned and where Onesiphorus searched for him. 5. Ephesus A city in Asia Minor, where Onesiphorus was from and where Timothy was likely ministering. Teaching Points Diligence in ServiceOnesiphorus's determination to find Paul in Rome exemplifies the diligence we should have in serving others, especially those in need. Courage in Faith Seeking out Paul in a hostile environment required courage. We are called to be bold in our faith, even when it is risky. Loyalty to Fellow Believers Onesiphorus's loyalty to Paul is a model for how we should support and stand by our fellow Christians. The Importance of Encouragement Onesiphorus's visit would have been a great encouragement to Paul. We should strive to be a source of encouragement to others, especially in difficult times. Seeking Out Opportunities to Serve Just as Onesiphorus actively sought out Paul, we should look for opportunities to serve and support others in our communities.(17) But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.--But, on the contrary, instead of fear--far from being ashamed--he, when he arrived in Rome, sought me out. This must have been a much more rigorous captivity than the one alluded to in the last chapter of the Acts when St. Paul dwelt in his own hired house with the soldier who guarded him. Now he was rigidly imprisoned, and the very place of his captivity was not, apparently, easily found.Verse 17. - Sought for sought out, A.V.; diligently for very diligently, A.V. and T.R. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Indeed,ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. when he arrived γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Rome, Ῥώμῃ (Rhōmē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4516: From the base of rhonnumi; strength; Roma, the capital of Italy. he searched diligently ἐζήτησέν (ezētēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. [until] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he found εὗρεν (heuren) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. me. με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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