Does the Bible support praying for the dead? In 2 Timothy 1:16-18, Paul prays for Onesiphorus, and many Protestant scholars admit he was likely dead. Kenny is joined by Catholic author and apologist Dave Armstrong to demonstrate why this verse supports Catholic teaching on purgatory and the communion of saints.

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** Dave’s Book

• The Catholic Verses: 95 Bible Passages That Confound Protestants (Aug. 2004, 235 pages; chapter 12, especially pp. 169-174) - https://amzn.to/44bO317

** Dave’s Related Articles

• “Paul Prayed for Dead Onesiphorus (Protestant Commentaries)” [7-14-09] - https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2016/01/paul-prayed-4-dead-onesiphorus-protestant-commentaries.html
• “Was Onesiphorus Dead When Paul Prayed for Him?: Data from 16 Protestant Commentaries” (1992-2016) [3-20-17] - https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2019/05/was-onesiphorus-dead-when-paul-prayed-or-wished-as-it-were-for-him.html

** Our Related Video

• “Pray for the Dead? Calvin says NO, Bible says YES” [8-13-25] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfOUmbTxGLo&t=540s
• Written initial transcript for the above - https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2025/10/prayer-for-the-dead-john-calvin-vs-the-bible.html

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