I strongly urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you sooner.
Parallel translations
- KJV But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
- BSB And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.
- NKJV But I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
- NASB And I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you more quickly.
- NLT And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon.
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Quick answer
The author especially urges prayer that he may be restored to them soon. He longs for reunion with the believers and entrusts it to God through their prayers.
Overview
This personal request reveals a warm pastoral bond between the author and his readers, though his identity and circumstances are not stated. He believes their prayers can hasten his return, showing genuine confidence in the effect of intercession. The verse reflects the relational character of the early church and the author's affection for the community.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Phlm 1:22Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- Rom 15:31–32that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;
- Rom 1:10–12requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you.
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