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2 Timothy 1:4

Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

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ASV

longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

KJV

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

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10 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἐπιποθῶνepipothōnlongingG1971 →
σεseyouG4771 →
ἰδεῖν,ideinto see,G1492 →
μεμνημένοςmemnēmenoshaving yourself recalledG3403 →
σουsouyourG4771 →
τῶνtōn<the>G3588 →
δακρύων,dakruōntears,G1144 →
ἵναinaso thatG2443 →
χαρᾶςcharaswith joyG5479 →
πληρωθῶplērōthōI may be filledG4137 →

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2 Timothy 4:9Make every effort to come to me quickly,Philippians 2:28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.1 Thessalonians 2:17Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.2 Timothy 4:21Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.Acts 20:37They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.Romans 15:23But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,2 John 1:12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”Mark 9:24Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”Romans 15:30–32Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.1 John 1:4We write these things so that our joy may be complete.Acts 20:37–38They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.Revelation 21:4‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”Acts 20:19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.John 16:22So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.Acts 20:31Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

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