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2 Timothy 4

2 Timothy 4:20

Final Greetings · 2 Timothy 4:19–22
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Translations

Modern
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
Traditional
Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
Literal
Erastus remained in Corinth, but Trophimus I left being sick in Miletus.
Latin
Erastus remansit Corinthi. Trophimum autem reliqui infirmum Mileti.

Original

Greek
English
Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.

Notes

2 Timothy 4:20

  • Erastus lived in Corinth (Acts 19:22; Romans 16:23). Modern archaeological digs found an inscription (carved writing) in Corinth mentioning an Erastus who was the city treasurer. He was probably the same man.

  • Trophimus was an Ephesian connected with Tychicus (Acts 20:4; 21:29; 2 Timothy 4:12).

2 Timothy 4:19–21

Like in many of Paul's letters, this one ends with greetings and final instructions (for example, Romans 16:1–23; 1 Corinthians 16:19–21; 2 Corinthians 13:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul)

Parallels

Ephesians 6:21–24 Philippians 4:21–23

People

Erastus: Companion of Paul; served as city treasurer in Corinth Trophimus: Gentile Christian from Ephesus, companion of Paul

Places

Corinth: Ancient Greek city; recipient of Paul's epistles Miletus: A city in Asia Minor visited by Paul

Glossary

Erastus Letter to the Romans Miletus, Miletum Paul the Apostle Timothy, Second Letter to Trophimus

Topics

Corinth by Erastus, a Christian of Erastus: A Friend of Paul Miletus: Trophimus Left Sick At Trophimus: Left Ill at Miletus