What does 2 Timothy 4:12 mean?

2 Timothy 4:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Timothy 4:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

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.

13The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

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