19Greet Priscaa and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21Make every effort to come to me before winter.
Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
Final Greetings
19Greet Priscaa and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
20Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
21Make every effort to come to me before winter.
Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
22The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.b
Final greetings gives us a brief look at those involved in Pauls (Jesus') ministry. We also see Trophimus was left sick in Miletus. Yes even the disciples and their followers got sick and eventually died. It's part of the human condition.
The disciples even planned their travel and ministry around the seasons.
In northern Michigan we have seven months of winter. We shovel, blow and plow snow for access to and from our home. Spring hits with a joyful glee and the snow finally melts on the north side of the barn. The seasons change and we can begin the maintenance on the outside of our home.
The disciples were no different. They traveled by foot or by boat. They had to wait for spring for the boating routes to open. They had to wait for the snow to melt.
Paul requested, Make every effort to come to me before winter.
Two weeks ago I volunteered at Mother of Preschoolers MOPs. I served in the two year old room playing with the children. Two days later I became sick and it lasted thru Easter weekend. One of the children appeared to be sick and passed it on to me. Why does the Lord allow those who serve Him to become sick? Because we live in a fallen world and we will always have trouble!
I leave you with Pauls final blessings, The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Blessings, David
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