“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”
As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy — the poignant reference to Timothy's tears (dakryon) and Paul's longing (epipotheō) humanizes pastoral relationship: affection and emotional depth characterize apostolic mentoring. Reunion promises mutual joy.
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