2 Timothy 4:21
What does 2 Timothy 4:21 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Timothy 4:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 2 Timothy 4:21 means
Paul urges Timothy to come before winter, when travel will be difficult and the cloak will be most needed. Time is short—for weather, for Paul’s life, and for opportunities to minister together. He adds greetings from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren, reminding Timothy that he is part of a wider fellowship praying for him and awaiting news. The personal warmth of these greetings underscores the family nature of the church. Even in chains, Paul gathers hearts and names, knitting the body together as he prepares to depart.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Give diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Give diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do your best to come before the winter. Eubulus sends you his love, and Pudens and Linus and Claudia, and all the brothers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862be diligent to come before winter. Salute thee doth Eubulus, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Make haste to come before winter. Eubulus and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brethren, salute thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Use diligence to come before winter. Eubulus salutes thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and the brethren all.
Context
This verse heightens the urgency established in verses 9 and 13. The practical note about winter connects to the cloak request and Paul’s imprisonment. The list of names locates Paul within a living community, balancing earlier notes of abandonment (v. 16). With logistics and love expressed, the letter moves to its final word in verse 22, a benediction that rests everything—Timothy’s spirit and the church’s life—on the Lord’s presence and grace.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 John 1:13
The children of thine elect sister salute thee.
- 2 Timothy 4:9
Give diligence to come shortly unto me:
- 2 Corinthians 13:13
All the saints salute you.
- 3 John 1:14
but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.
- 2 Timothy 4:13
The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.
- Philippians 4:22
All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Cæsar’s household.
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