2 Timothy 4:21
“Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul urges Timothy to come before winter and passes along greetings from several believers in Rome.
What Does 2 Timothy 4:21 Mean?
Paul renews his earnest plea: come before winter, before travel by sea becomes impossible and the cold deepens in his cell. He then conveys greetings from believers with him in Rome, naming Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
The urgency of before winter carries both practical and emotional weight. Paul longs to see Timothy while there is still time, before the season closes the routes and perhaps before his own life ends. Yet he is not entirely alone; a small fellowship surrounds him and sends their love. For the reader, this verse holds together longing and community. Paul yearns for his closest friend while still cherishing the company God has given him. It is a tender reminder to value the time we have with those we love and to make the effort, before winter, to be present with them.