Observe here, The vehemency of affection which our apostle expresses towards Timothy; he desired, greatly desired, to see him, and with the sight of him to be filled with joy.

Note, That though we must love all Christians, with. sincere love, yet we may love some Christians with. more fervent love than others; choice and useful Christians, endearing and endeared friends, may and must be beloved above others: I desire greatly to see thee, &c.

Observe farther, St. Paul declares how mindful he was of Timothy's tears; perhaps. flood of tears were shed at their last parting one from another. The best of men have. propension to weeping, and upon occasion, have shed tears; so had Jacob, Joseph, David, and Christ himself. True goodness promotes compassion; good men ever have been, and are men of tender and compassionate dispositions.

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