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

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Interpretation

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.

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This thought runs through 2 Timothy 4:11-13.

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.