KJV: The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.
YLT: the cloak that I left in Troas with Carpus, coming, bring thou and the books -- especially the parchments.
Darby: The cloak which I left behind me in Troas at Carpus's, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.
ASV: The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.
| φαιλόνην | cloak |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: φαιλόνης Sense: a travelling cloke, used for protection against stormy weather. |
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| ὃν | that |
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Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Accusative Masculine Singular Root: ὅς Sense: who, which, what, that. |
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| ἀπέλιπον | I left |
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Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Active, 1st Person Singular Root: ἀπολείπω Sense: to leave, to leave behind. |
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| Τρῳάδι | Troas |
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Parse: Noun, Dative Feminine Singular Root: Τρῳάς Sense: a city near Hellespont. |
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| Κάρπῳ | Carpus |
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Parse: Noun, Dative Masculine Singular Root: Κάρπος Sense: a Christian at Troas 2 Ti. |
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| ἐρχόμενος | [upon] coming |
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Parse: Verb, Present Participle Middle or Passive, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ἔρχομαι Sense: to come. |
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| φέρε | bring |
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Parse: Verb, Present Imperative Active, 2nd Person Singular Root: φέρω Sense: to carry. |
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| βιβλία | books |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Neuter Plural Root: βιβλίον Sense: a small book, a scroll, a written document. |
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| μάλιστα | especially |
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Parse: Adverb Root: μάλιστα Sense: especially, chiefly, most of all, above all. |
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| μεμβράνας | parchments |
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Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Plural Root: μεμβράνα Sense: parchment, made first of dressed skins at Pergamos, hence its name. |
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Greek Commentary for 2 Timothy 4:13
More common form πειλονη pheilonē By metathesis for παινολη phainolē Latin paenula, though which language transliterated the word into the other is not known. The meaning is also uncertain, though probably “cloke” as there are so many papyri examples in that sense (Moulton and Milligan, Vocabulary). Milligan (N.T. Documents, p. 20) had previously urged “book wrap” as probable but he changed his mind and rightly so. [source]
“Beside Carpus,” at his house. Not mentioned elsewhere. Probably a visit to Troas after Paul‘s return from Crete. The books (τα βιβλια ta biblia). Probably papyrus rolls. One can only guess what rolls the old preacher longs to have with him, probably copies of Old Testament books, possibly copies of his own letters, and other books used and loved. The old preacher can be happy with his books. Especially the parchments Latin membrana. The dressed skins were first made at Pergamum and so termed “parchments.” These in particular would likely be copies of Old Testament books, parchment being more expensive than papyrus, possibly even copies of Christ‘s sayings (Luke 1:1-4). We recall that in Acts 26:24 Festus referred to Paul‘s learning He would not waste his time in prison. [source]
Probably papyrus rolls. One can only guess what rolls the old preacher longs to have with him, probably copies of Old Testament books, possibly copies of his own letters, and other books used and loved. The old preacher can be happy with his books. [source]
Latin membrana. The dressed skins were first made at Pergamum and so termed “parchments.” These in particular would likely be copies of Old Testament books, parchment being more expensive than papyrus, possibly even copies of Christ‘s sayings (Luke 1:1-4). We recall that in Acts 26:24 Festus referred to Paul‘s learning He would not waste his time in prison. [source]
Hesychius, however, explains as a γλωσσόκομον , originally a case for keeping the mouthpieces of wind-instruments; thence, generally, a box. Γλωσσόκομον is the word for the disciples' treasury-chest (bag, John 12:6). Also a box for transporting or preserving parchments. Specimens have been found at Herculaneum. In lxx, 2 Samuel 6:11, the ark of the Lord (but the reading varies): in 2 Chronicles 24:8, the chest placed by order of Joash at the gate of the temple, to receive contributions for its repair. Joseph. Ant. 6:1,2, of the coffer into which the jewels of gold were put for a trespass-offering when the ark was sent back (1 Samuel 6:8). Phrynicus defines it as “a receptacle for books, clothes, silver, or anything else.” Φαιλόνης or φαινόλης awrapper of parchments, was translated figuratively in Latin by toga or paenula “a cloak,” sometimes of leather; also the wrapping which a shopkeeper put round fish or olives; also the parchment cover for papyrus rolls. Accordingly it is claimed that Timothy is here bidden to bring, not a cloak, but a roll-case. So the Syriac Version. There seems to be no sufficient reason for abandoning the translation of A.V. [source]
Not mentioned elsewhere. [source]
Βίβλος or, βιβλίον was the term most widely used by the Greeks for book or volume. The usual derivation is from βύβλος theEgyptian papyrus. Comp. Lat. liber “the inner bark of a tree,” also “ book.” Pliny (Nat. Hist. xiii. 11) says that the pith of the papyrus plant was cut in slices and laid in rows, over which other rows were laid crosswise, and the whole was massed by pressure. The name for the blank papyrus sheets was χάρτης (charta) paper. See on 2 John 1:12. Timothy is here requested to bring some papyrus documents which are distinguished from the vellum manuscripts. [source]
N.T.oManuscripts written on parchment or vellum. Strictly speaking, vellum was made from the skins of young calves and the common parchment from those of sheep, goats, or antelopes. It was a more durable material than papyrus and more expensive. The Latin name was membrana, and also pergamena or pergamina, from Pergamum in Mysia where it was extensively manufactured, and from which it was introduced into Greece. As to the character and contents of these documents which Timothy is requested to bring, we are of course entirely ignorant. [source]
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Emphasis on υμεις παντες egō which is expressed. Ye all (οπσεστε humeis pantes). In very emphatic position after the verb εν οις διηλτον opsesthe (shall see) and the object (my face). Twice Paul will write from Rome (Philemon 2:24; Philemon 1:22) the hope of coming east again; but that is in the future, and here Paul is expressing his personal conviction and his fears. The Pastoral Epistles show Paul did come to Ephesus again (1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 3:14; 1 Timothy 4:13) and Troas (2 Timothy 4:13) and Miletus (2 Timothy 4:20). There need be no surprise that Paul‘s fears turned out otherwise. He had reason enough for them. Among whom I went about Apparently Paul here has in mind others beside the ministers. They represented the church in Ephesus and the whole region where Paul laboured. [source]
In very emphatic position after the verb εν οις διηλτον opsesthe (shall see) and the object (my face). Twice Paul will write from Rome (Philemon 2:24; Philemon 1:22) the hope of coming east again; but that is in the future, and here Paul is expressing his personal conviction and his fears. The Pastoral Epistles show Paul did come to Ephesus again (1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 3:14; 1 Timothy 4:13) and Troas (2 Timothy 4:13) and Miletus (2 Timothy 4:20). There need be no surprise that Paul‘s fears turned out otherwise. He had reason enough for them. [source]
Κεφαλίς , N.T.ois a diminutive, meaning little head. Lat. capitellum or capitulum. The extremity or end, as the capital of a column. See Exodus 26:32, Exodus 26:37. Sometimes the column itself, as Exodus 40:18; Numbers 3:36. Said to be used of the tips or knobs of the rollers around which parchments were rolled, but no instances are cited. A roll of parchment, a book-roll, Ezekiel 2:9. Meaning here the Scriptures of the O.T. for Hebrew מְגִלָּה. Κεφαλίς is found in lxx with βιβλίου bookonly Ezekiel 2:9; Psalm 39:7. For, βιβλίον booksee on 2 Timothy 4:13. [source]
First aorist active participle with negative μη mē with play on “kept not” and “he hath kept.”Principality (αρχην archēn). Literally, “beginning,” “rule,” (first place of power as in 1 Corinthians 15:24; Romans 8:38). In Acts 10:11 it is used for “corners” (beginnings) of the sheet. In Ephesians 6:12 the word is used for evil angels. See Deuteronomy 32:8. Both Enoch and Philo (and Milton) discuss the fallen angels.But left Second aorist active participle of απολειπω apoleipō old verb, to leave behind (2 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:20).Their own proper habitation (το ιδιον οικητηριον to idion oikētērion). Old word for dwelling-place (from οικητηρ oikētēr dweller at home, from οικος oikos), in N.T. only here and 2 Corinthians 5:2 (the body as the abode of the spirit).In everlasting bonds Either locative (in) or instrumental (by, with). Αιδιος Aidios (from αει aei always), old adjective, in N.T. only here and Romans 1:20 (of God‘s power and deity). It is synonymous with αιωνιος aiōnios (Matthew 25:46). Mayor terms αιδιος aidios an Aristotelian word, while αιωνιος aiōnios is Platonic.Under darkness (υπο ζοπον hupo zophon). See 2 Peter 2:4 for ζοπος zophos In Wisdom 17:2 we find δεσμιοι σκοτους desmioi skotous (prisoners of darkness).Great Not in 2 Peter 2:9, which see note for discussion. [source]
Second aorist active participle of απολειπω apoleipō old verb, to leave behind (2 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:20).Their own proper habitation (το ιδιον οικητηριον to idion oikētērion). Old word for dwelling-place (from οικητηρ oikētēr dweller at home, from οικος oikos), in N.T. only here and 2 Corinthians 5:2 (the body as the abode of the spirit).In everlasting bonds Either locative (in) or instrumental (by, with). Αιδιος Aidios (from αει aei always), old adjective, in N.T. only here and Romans 1:20 (of God‘s power and deity). It is synonymous with αιωνιος aiōnios (Matthew 25:46). Mayor terms αιδιος aidios an Aristotelian word, while αιωνιος aiōnios is Platonic.Under darkness (υπο ζοπον hupo zophon). See 2 Peter 2:4 for ζοπος zophos In Wisdom 17:2 we find δεσμιοι σκοτους desmioi skotous (prisoners of darkness).Great Not in 2 Peter 2:9, which see note for discussion. [source]