2 Timothy 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 1:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 1:16 — KJV
“The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:”
— 2 Timothy 1:16 (KJV)
2 Timothy 1:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 1:16
“And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:16: lord, give, house
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:16: lord, give, house
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:16: lord, mercy, house
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:16: lord, give, house
“If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 1:16: lord, give, house
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