2Ti 1:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. desiring-- Greek, "with yearning as for one much missed." mindful of thy tears-- not only at our parting ( ), but also often when under pious feelings. that I may be filled with joy-- to be joined with "desiring to see thee" ( , ; ).

‏ 2 Timothy 1:4

4. desiring--Greek, "with yearning as for one much missed."

mindful of thy tears--not only at our parting (Ac 20:37), but also often when under pious feelings.

that I may be filled with joy--to be joined with "desiring to see thee" (Ro 1:11, 12; 15:32).