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2 Timothy 1:16

In 9 translations

BSB: May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
KJV: The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
WEB: May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain,
ASV: The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;
LSV: may the LORD give kindness to the house of Onesiphorus, because he refreshed me many times, and was not ashamed of my chain,
YLT: may the Lord give kindness to the house of Onesiphorus, because many times he did refresh me, and of my chain was not ashamed,
DBY: The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he has often refreshed me, and has not been ashamed of my chain;
DRC: The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus: because he hath often refreshed me, and hath not been ashamed of my chain:
GNV: The Lord giue mercie vnto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chaine,

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NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text read ἐπαισχύνθη (“he was ashamed of”); Textus Receptus read ἐπῆσχύνθη (“he was ashamed of”).

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT: δῴη ἔλεος ὁ κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ, ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπαισχύνθη·
RP2018: Δῴη ἔλεος ὁ κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ· ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπαισχύνθη,
TR-Boyd: Δῴη ἔλεος ὁ Κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ· ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξε, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπῃσχύνθη,
SCR1894: δωη ελεος ο κυριος τω ονησιφορου οικω οτι πολλακις με ανεψυξεν και την αλυσιν μου ουκ επησχυνθη

Who and where

👤 Jesus Christ 👤 Onesiphorus

People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

Onesiphorus Household Refresh; Refreshing Chain Chain; Chains Chains Rome Philosophy Pastoral Epistles Ashamed

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

2 Timothy 4:19Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
Philemon 1:20Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
Hebrews 10:34You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
Acts 28:20So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
2 Corinthians 9:12–14For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God…
Psalms 37:26They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing.
1 Corinthians 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
2 Timothy 1:8So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
Psalms 18:25To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;
2 Timothy 1:18May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.
Nehemiah 13:14Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.
Nehemiah 13:31I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
Nehemiah 13:22Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.
Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).