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

What does 2 Timothy 4:13 mean?

The love of this world, is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he would have his books.

Key themes

LoveSuffering and trialsEnduranceScripture

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Timothy 4:11-13 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Troas Place

A city on the coast of Mysia, in the north-west of Asia Minor, named after ancient Troy, which was at some little distance from it (about 4 miles) to the north. Modern identification: Alexandria Troas.