Teks -- 2 Timothy 4:13 (NET)

4:13 When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the parchments.

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

Robertson: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloke

The cloke ( tēn phelonēn ).

More common form pheilonē . By metathesis for phainolē , Latin paenula , though which language transliterated the word into the other is not known. The meaning is also uncertain, though probably "cloke"as there are so many papyri examples in that sense (Moulton and Milligan, Vocabulary ). Milligan (N.T. Documents , p. 20) had previously urged "book wrap"as probable but he changed his mind and rightly so.

Robertson: 2Ti 4:13 - With Carpus

With Carpus ( para Karpōi ).

"Beside Carpus,"at his house. Not mentioned elsewhere. Probably a visit to Troas after Paul’ s return from Crete.

Robertson: 2Ti 4:13 - The books

The books ( ta biblia ).

Probably papyrus rolls. One can only guess what rolls the old preacher longs to have with him, probably copies of Old Testament books, possibly copies of his own letters, and other books used and loved. The old preacher can be happy with his books.

Robertson: 2Ti 4:13 - Especially the parchments

Especially the parchments ( malista tas membranas ).

Latin membrana . The dressed skins were first made at Pergamum and so termed "parchments."These in particular would likely be copies of Old Testament books, parchment being more expensive than papyrus, possibly even copies of Christ’ s sayings (Luk 1:1-4). We recall that in Act 26:24 Festus referred to Paul’ s learning (ta grammata ). He would not waste his time in prison.

Vincent: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloak

The cloak ( φελόνην )

Hesychius, however, explains as a γλωσσόκομον , originally a case for keeping the mouthpieces of wind-instruments; thence, generally, a box . Γλωσσόκομον is the word for the disciples' treasury-chest ( bag , Joh 12:6). Also a box for transporting or preserving parchments. Specimens have been found at Herculaneum. In lxx, 2Sa 6:11, the ark of the Lord (but the reading varies): in 2Ch 24:8, the chest placed by order of Joash at the gate of the temple, to receive contributions for its repair. Joseph. Ant . 6:1, 2, of the coffer into which the jewels of gold were put for a trespass-offering when the ark was sent back (1Sa 6:8). Phrynicus defines it as " a receptacle for books, clothes, silver, or anything else." Φαιλόνης or φαινόλης a wrapper of parchments , was translated figuratively in Latin by toga or paenula " a cloak," sometimes of leather; also the wrapping which a shopkeeper put round fish or olives; also the parchment cover for papyrus rolls. Accordingly it is claimed that Timothy is here bidden to bring, not a cloak, but a roll-case. So the Syriac Version. There seems to be no sufficient reason for abandoning the translation of A.V.

Vincent: 2Ti 4:13 - Carpus

Carpus

Not mentioned elsewhere.

Vincent: 2Ti 4:13 - The books

The books ( βιβλία )

Βίβλος or, βιβλίον was the term most widely used by the Greeks for book or volume . The usual derivation is from βύβλος the Egyptian papyrus . Comp. Lat. liber " the inner bark of a tree," also " book." Pliny ( Nat . Hist . xiii. 11) says that the pith of the papyrus plant was cut in slices and laid in rows, over which other rows were laid crosswise, and the whole was massed by pressure. The name for the blank papyrus sheets was χάρτης (charta) paper . See on 2Jo 1:12. Timothy is here requested to bring some papyrus documents which are distinguished from the vellum manuscripts.

Vincent: 2Ti 4:13 - Parchments

Parchments ( μεμβράνας )

N.T.o . Manuscripts written on parchment or vellum. Strictly speaking, vellum was made from the skins of young calves and the common parchment from those of sheep, goats, or antelopes. It was a more durable material than papyrus and more expensive. The Latin name was membrana , and also pergamena or pergamina , from Pergamum in Mysia where it was extensively manufactured, and from which it was introduced into Greece. As to the character and contents of these documents which Timothy is requested to bring, we are of course entirely ignorant.

Wesley: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloak

Either the toga, which belonged to him as a Roman citizen, or an upper garment, which might be needful as winter came on.

Wesley: 2Ti 4:13 - Which I left at Troas with Carpus

Who was probably his host there.

Wesley: 2Ti 4:13 - Especially the parchments

The books written on parchment.

JFB: 2Ti 4:13 - cloak . . . I left

Probably obliged to leave it in a hurried departure from Troas.

JFB: 2Ti 4:13 - Carpus

A faithful friend to have been entrusted with so precious deposits. The mention of his "cloak," so far from being unworthy of inspiration, is one of those graphic touches which sheds a flood of light on the last scene of Paul's life, on the confines of two worlds; in this wanting a cloak to cover him from the winter cold, in that covered with the righteousness of saints, "clothed upon with his house from heaven" [GAUSSEN]. So the inner vesture and outer garment of Jesus, Paul's master, are suggestive of most instructive thought (Joh 19:2).

JFB: 2Ti 4:13 - books

He was anxious respecting these that he might transmit them to the faithful, so that they might have the teaching of his writings when he should be gone.

JFB: 2Ti 4:13 - especially the parchments

Containing perhaps some of his inspired Epistles themselves.

Clarke: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloak that I left at Troas

The cloak that I left at Troas - Τον φελονην is by several translated bag or portmanteau; and it is most likely that it was something of this kind, in which he might carry his clothes, books, and travelling necessaries. What the books were we cannot tell, it is most likely they were his own writings; and as to the parchments, they were probably the Jewish Scriptures and a copy of the Septuagint. These he must have had at hand at all times. The books and parchments now sent for could not be for the apostle’ s own use, as he was now on the eve of his martyrdom. He had probably intended to bequeath them to the faithful, that they might be preserved for the use of the Church.

Calvin: 2Ti 4:13 - Bring the cloak which I left at Troas

Bring the cloak which I left at Troas As to the meaning of the wordφελόνη, ²⁰¹ commentators are not agreed; for some think that it is a chest or box for containing books, and others that it is a garment used by travelers, and fitted for defending against cold and rain. Whether the one interpretation or the other be adopted, how comes it that Paul should give orders to have either a garment or a chest brought to him from a place so distant, as if there were not workmen, or as if there were not abundance both of cloth and timber? If it be said, that it was a chest filled with books, or manuscripts, or epistles, the difficulty will be solved; for such materials could not have been procured at any price. But, because many will not admit the conjecture, I willingly translate it by the word cloak. Nor is there any absurdity in saying that Paul desired to have it brought from so great a distance, because that garment, through long use, would be more comfortable for him, and he wished to avoid expense. ²⁰²

Yet (to own the truth) I give the preference to the former interpretation; more especially because Paul immediately afterwards mentions books and parchments. It is evident from this, that the Apostle had not given over reading, though he was already preparing for death. Where are those who think that they have made so great progress that they do not need any more exercise? Which of them will dare to compare himself with Paul? Still more does this expression refute the madness of those men who — despising books, and condemning all reading — boast of nothing but their ownἐνθουσιασμοὺς divine inspirations. ²⁰³ But let us know that this passage gives to all believers ²⁰⁴ a recommendation of constant reading, that they may profit by it. ²⁰⁵

Here some one will ask, “What does Paul mean by asking for a robe or cloak, if he perceived that his death was at hand?” This difficulty also induces me to interpret the word as denoting a chest, though there might have been some use of the “cloak” which is unknown in the present day; and therefore I give myself little trouble about these matters.

Defender: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloke

It is touching to note that Paul, who could have become a rich Pharisee, was willing, instead, to suffer the loss of all things for Christ (Phi 3:8), ending up in a cold, filthy, damp Roman dungeon next to the Tiber River, needing a cloke just to keep warm in the coming winter (2Ti 4:21). But he would soon receive a crown!

Defender: 2Ti 4:13 - the books

Note the remarkable example set by the apostle. Awaiting execution, in a dark prison cell, he still wanted to keep reading and studying, the better to serve the Lord and to prepare to meet Him."

TSK: 2Ti 4:13 - cloak // Troas

cloak : 1Co 4:11; 2Co 11:27

Troas : Act 16:8, Act 16:11, Act 20:5-12

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Poole: 2Ti 4:13 - Troas

Troas was a city in Asia, where we find Paul more than once, Act 16:8,20:5 ; he preached Christ there, 2Co 2:12 . There Paul left an upper garment with one Carpus , which probably (having no great wardrobe) he might want, being a prisoner. And the books, but especially the parchments ; interpreters idly busy themselves in inquiring after what they can never find out, what these books were, or what was written in these parchments.

Haydock: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloak

The cloak [7] which I left at Troas. It is expounded a cloak by St. John Chrysostom, St. Jerome, &c. Others think he may mean some coffer, or trunk, in which were his books and some things that he valued. (Witham)

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[BIBLIOGRAPHY]

Penulam, Greek: phelonen, some manuscripts Greek: phailonen, and Greek: phailonen. St. John Chrysostom, ( Greek: om. 1. p. 375.) Greek: entautha ton imation legei; though he takes notice, that some understood Greek: glossokomon, entha ta biblia.

Gill: 2Ti 4:13 - The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus // When thou comest, bring with thee // and the books // But especially the parchments

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus,.... About the word here rendered a "cloak", interpreters are not agreed: some take it for a garment, and about this they differ; some would have it to be a dignified robe, such as the Roman consuls and senators of Rome wore; which is not likely, this being not suitable to the apostle's character, state, and circumstances. Others take it to be a courser and meaner garment, wore in cold and rainy weather, to preserve from the inclementencies of it; and winter now coming on, 2Ti 4:21 the apostle sends for it; which he perhaps had left at Troas in the summer season, as he came: but others take it to be a kind of desk or scrutoire, to put papers in, or a chest for books, a book press; and so the Syriac version renders it; and which agrees with what follows. Jerom understands it of a book itself, of the Hebrew volume of the Pentateuch ^g. Troas, where this cloak, or book press, or book was, was a city in Asia Minor, that stood upon, or near the same place where old Troy stood, and from whence it seems to have had its name, and lay in Timothy's way from Ephesus to Rome; See Gill on Act 16:8, Act 20:7 and as for Carpus, he was Paul's host when he was at Troas. Some make him to be first bishop of Laodicea, and then of Crete; he is reckoned among the seventy disciples, and is said to be bishop of Berytus in Thrace; See Gill on Luk 10:1.

When thou comest, bring with thee; he would have him call for it at Troas as he came by, and bring it with him:

and the books; that were in it, or were there, besides the Hebrew Pentateuch: the apostle was a great reader of books, of various sorts, both Gentile and Jewish, as appears by his citations out of the Heathen poets, and his acquaintance with Jewish records, Act 17:28. And though he was now grown old, and near his exit, yet was mindful and careful of his books, and desirous of having them to read; and herein set an example to Timothy and others, and enforced the exhortation he gave him, 1Ti 4:13.

But especially the parchments: which might contain his own writings he had a mind to revise before his death, and commit into the hands of proper persons; or some observations which he had made in his travels, concerning persons and things; though it is most likely that these were the books of the Old Testament, which were written on parchments, and rolled up together; and hence they are called the volume of the book; and these the apostle had a special regard for, that whatever was neglected, he desired that these might not, but be carefully brought unto him.