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2 Timothy 4:9–10

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Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
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  1. 2 Timothy 1:4Rank 1 from verse 9
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    4Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

  2. 2 Timothy 4:21Rank 2 from verse 9
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    21Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

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  1. 1 John 2:15–16Rank 1 from verse 10
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    15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

    16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

  2. 2 Timothy 1:15Rank 2 from verse 10
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    15This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

  3. Colossians 4:14–15Rank 3 from verse 10
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    14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

    15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

  4. 1 John 5:4–5Rank 4 from verse 10
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    4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

    5Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

  5. 2 Corinthians 2:13Rank 5 from verse 10
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    13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

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2 Timothy 4:9

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diligence

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Earnest, careful, attentive, and persistent effort; prompt application of oneself to accomplish what is required.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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2 Timothy 4:10

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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loved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of love, meaning to regard with affection or devotion.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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present

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Sense 1: Being in a place, at hand, or before another; now existing or current. Sense 2: A gift or offering brought or given to another. Sense 3: To bring, set, offer, or exhibit before another; to cause to appear or stand before; to lay before or make known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

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4:9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

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4:10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

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4:11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

4:12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

4:13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

4:14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

4:15Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

4:16At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

4:17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

4:18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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