This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
During his imprisonment in Rome, Phygellus and Hermogenes were among the first of Paul's friends to turn away from him. Their desertion came when advancing age, prolonged hardship, and surrounding danger had left him in great need of companionship and help. To be abandoned at such a moment meant the loss of both personal fellowship and practical aid when both were most urgently required.
During his imprisonment in Rome, Phygellus and Hermogenes were among the first of Paul's friends to turn away from him. Their desertion came when advancing age, prolonged hardship, and surrounding danger had left him in great need of companionship and help. To be abandoned at such a moment meant the loss of both personal fellowship and practical aid when both were most urgently required.