King James Version
2 Timothy 4:10 in the King James Version says “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Tit...” — study this verse from 2 Timothy chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.”
2 Timothy 4:10 · KJV
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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.
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“hath forsaken”
G1459to leave behind in some place, i.e., (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert
“this present”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“world”
G165properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“is departed”
G4198to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“to”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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