This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
You already know this, but everyone in Asia has basically abandoned me, including Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Sometimes even your closest people will walk away when things get hard.
📚 Historical Context
In the New Testament, 2 Timothy is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his young disciple Timothy while Paul was imprisoned in Rome, likely during his second imprisonment. Paul is expressing disappointment that many believers in the Roman province of Asia, including specific individuals like Phygellus and Hermogenes, had deserted him, possibly due to fear of persecution or pressure from Roman authorities. This reflects the broader challenges of loyalty and endurance in the early church amid growing opposition to the Gospel.
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