Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
Parallel translations
- WEB These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;
- KJV These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
- NKJV These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly;
- NASB I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;
- NLT I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,
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Quick answer
Paul writes hoping to visit Timothy soon. It shows his pastoral care and the personal heart behind these instructions.
Overview
Paul tells Timothy he hopes to come shortly, yet writes in case of delay. The letter is meant to guide the church even in Paul's absence. His words reflect both apostolic authority and genuine relational concern.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- 1 Cor 11:34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
- Phlm 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- 2 Cor 1:15–17Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
- 2 Jn 1:12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
- Heb 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
- 3 Jn 1:14Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
- 1 Th 2:18For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
- 1 Tim 4:13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
- 1 Cor 16:5–7After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
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There is 'one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all' — the mystery of godliness, God manifest in the flesh.
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