2 Timothy 1:4

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“Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.”

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BSBPD

“Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“desiring greatly to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that with joy I may be filled,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Timothy 1:4 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 126:5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
  2. Isaiah 61:3to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
  3. Jeremiah 31:13Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
  4. John 16:22So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
  5. John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
  6. Acts 20:19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.
  7. Acts 20:31Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
  8. Acts 20:37They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.
  9. Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
  10. Romans 15:30Now 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.
  11. Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
  12. Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 2:17Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
  14. 2 Timothy 4:9Make every effort to come to me quickly,
  15. 2 Timothy 4:21Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
  16. 1 John 1:4We write these things so that our joy may be complete.
  17. Revelation 7:17For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
  18. Revelation 21:4‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

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