2 Timothy 4:19

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Timothy 4:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.
2 Timothy 4:19 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Timothy 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the house of Onesiphorus.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Salute Prisca and Aquila, etc.] The same with Priscilla and Aquila: and so the Complutensian edition, and some copies, read here; who were of the same occupation with the apostle, and with whom he wrought at Corinth, and whom he left at Ephesus; and who seem by this salutation to have continued there, (<441802>Acts 18:2,3,18,19). And the household of Onesiphorus: who also lived at Ephesus, and whose kindness to the apostle, when he was at Rome, is before mentioned, (<550116>2 Timothy 1:16-18).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Prisca and Aquila-- (Act 18:2-3; Rom 16:3-4; Co1 16:19, written from Ephesus, where therefore Aquila and Priscilla must then have been). household of Onesiphorus--If he were dead at the time, the "household" would not have been called "the household of Onesiphorus." He was probably absent (see on Ti2 1:16).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Salute Prisca and Aquila - Prisca, or Priscilla, was the wife of Aquila, though her name is sometimes mentioned first. In regard to their history, see the notes at Romans 16:3. They were at Rome when Paul wrote his Epistle to the Romans, but afterward went into Asia Minor, which was the native place of Aquila Acts 18:2, and where they probably died. And the household of Onesiphorus; - see the notes on 2 Timothy 1:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“4:19-21 As in several of Paul’s epistles, the letter closes with greetings and final instructions (e.g., Rom 16:1-23; 1 Cor 16:19-21; 2 Cor 13:12). 4:19 Priscilla and Aquila had been in Ephesus (Acts 18:26; 1 Cor 16:19) and were probably there at this time. They had also lived in Rome (Acts 18:2; Rom 16:3), where Paul currently was. This might imply that Timothy was still in Ephesus (see 1 Tim 1:3). • Paul appreciatively mentions Onesiphorus in 2 Tim 1:16 as having ministered to him in prison.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Prisca: Act 18:2, Act 18:18, Act 18:26; Rom 16:3, Rom 16:4; Co1 16:19, Priscilla the: Ti2 1:16-18 2 Timothy 4:20”
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