This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

2 TIMOTHY 1:15KJV
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2 Timothy 1:15 (KJV)

What does 2 Timothy 1:15 mean?

2 Timothy 1:15 describes how Paul, the writer, tells Timothy that everyone in the Roman province of Asia has abandoned him, specifically naming Phygellus and Hermogenes. Paul is sharing his experience of being deserted by people he once counted on during a difficult time.

Paul is writing this letter from prison to Timothy, his close friend and fellow worker. The mention of “Asia” refers to a region in what is now western Turkey, where Paul had ministered before. By naming Phygellus and Hermogenes, Paul gives personal examples of those who turned away, highlighting the loneliness and challenges he faces as he continues his mission.