2 Timothy 4:19
What does 2 Timothy 4:19 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Timothy 4:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 2 Timothy 4:19 means
Paul sends greetings to Prisca and Aquila and to the household of Onesiphorus. These names represent long-standing partners who risked much for the gospel and refreshed Paul in hardship. By greeting them, Paul honors faithful coworkers and strengthens bonds between communities. The mention of a household reminds Timothy that the gospel reshapes family life and hospitality. In his final days, Paul’s heart remains with the churches and friends who labored alongside him. Remembering them is part of shepherding—encouraging the steadfast and acknowledging those who have served well.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give my love to Prisca and Aquila and those of the house of Onesiphorus.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Salute Prisca and Aquilas, and Onesiphorus' household;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Salute Prisca, and Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.
Context
With his testimony and doxology complete (vv. 17–18), Paul moves to personal greetings. Verse 19 situates Timothy within a network of trusted allies, echoing themes of loyalty amid earlier accounts of desertion (vv. 10, 16). The next verse will continue travel updates, naming Erastus and Trophimus, and verse 21 will urge haste before winter, reinforcing the immediacy of Paul’s situation and the need for Timothy’s timely arrival.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
- Acts 18:2
And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome: and he came unto them;
- Romans 16:3
Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,
- 2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;
- Acts 18:18
And Paul, having tarried after this yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: having shorn his head in Cenchreæ; for he had a vow.
- Acts 18:26
and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately.
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