What does 2 Timothy 4:10 mean?

2 Timothy 4:10 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Timothy 4:10 today?

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2 Timothy 4:10 Meaning

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

Context Explained

8Henceforth 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.

9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

Key Themes

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Source: 2 Timothy 4:10