2 Timothy 4: 19-22 A Final Call

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!  Jesu Jevu!
   ¹⁹ Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

Paul is sending greetings to Prisca and Aquila - some of Paul's early friends.  Aquila was a tent maker and they resided in Rome until the decree of Claudis, which ban all Jews from the capital. At this time they went to Corinth, where Paul spent time with Aquila.  It appears they were active teachers of "the Way".

   And the household of Onesiphorus - it is believed the he is dead; Paul sends his greeting to his friends household.
  ²⁰ Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

Erastus appears to be a friend in the "Way" with Paul. It is not exactly clear if this is his friend from Romans 16:23; or Eastus from Acts 19:22.

  Trophimus was a Christian who was with Paul on his third journey. Paul was accused of taking him into the temple and this accusation led to Paul's first long imprisonment.  Miletum was a seaport of Caria, 30 miles from Ephesus.  Why is he mentioned? Some believe it is to clear him of his neglect; what neglect I could not find.
   ²¹ Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

    Of Eubulus little is known.  The name means "of good counsel"; and was thought to be a member of the church in Rome during Paul's time. 
     Pudens was an early Christian saint and martyr. He is mentioned as a layman of the Roman Church here. According to tradition, he lodged Saint Peter and was baptised by him, and was martyred under Nero.

  Claudia can be included among the chief and honorable women of Gentile origin who heard and believed the Gospel. It appears she was a member of one of the great old houses in Rome.

   Linus, a Christian in Rome, the first bishop in Rome after the apostles, around A.D. 64.
  ²² The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

This verse is self explanatory.  Jesus be with your spirit and praying grace for you. A great parting phrase used here.  I do hope this journey has helped some of you; I did gain a vast amount of knowledge and thank God for it.  Love you all.

Deo Soli Gloria

Johnny