2 Timothy 4:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Luke's the only one still here with me. Go get Mark and bring him along — I really need him for this work we're doing.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Paul needed his people around him when things got tough.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The letter of 2 Timothy was written by the apostle Paul to his protégé Timothy during the mid-to-late first century CE. Paul, imprisoned in Rome and facing execution, wrote to encourage Timothy in his ministry and provide final instructions for the church.

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