2 Timothy 4:10

Authorized King James Version

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Δημᾶς
G1214
Demas
demas, a christian
#2
γάρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
με
G3165
me
#4
ἐγκατέλιπεν
G1459
hath forsaken
to leave behind in some place, i.e., (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert
#5
ἀγαπήσας
G25
me having loved
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#6
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
νῦν
G3568
this present
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#8
αἰῶνα
G165
world
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἐπορεύθη
G4198
is departed
to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
#11
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#12
Θεσσαλονίκην
G2332
Thessalonica
thessalonice, a place in asia minor
#13
Κρήσκης
G2913
Crescens
growing; cresces (i.e., crescens), a christian
#14
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#15
Γαλατίαν
G1053
Galatia
galatia, a region of asia
#16
Τίτος
G5103
Titus
titus, a christian
#17
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#18
Δαλματίαν·
G1149
Dalmatia
dalmatia, a region of europe

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing love fundamental to theology proper, revealing God's essential nature and character and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection