2 Timothy 4:21

Authorized King James Version

Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Σπούδασον

G4704

Do thy diligence

to use speed, i.e., to make effort, be prompt or earnest

πρὸ

G4253

before

"fore", i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to

χειμῶνος

G5494

winter

akin to the base of 5490 through the idea of a channel), meaning a storm (as pouring rain); by implication, the rainy season, i.e., winter

ἐλθεῖν

G2064

to come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Ἀσπάζεταί

G782

greeteth

to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome

σε

G4571

thee

Εὔβουλος

G2103

Eubulus

good-willer; eubulus, a christian

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

Πούδης

G4227

Pudens

modest; pudes (i.e., pudens), a christian

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

Λίνος

G3044

Linus

linus, a christian

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

Κλαυδία

G2803

Claudia

claudia, a christian woman

#14

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#15

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

ἀδελφοὶ

G80

the brethren

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

#17

πάντες

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

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 divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?