Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
Parallel translations
- WEB But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
- KJV But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
- NKJV But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.
- NASB But I hope, in the Lord Jesus, to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition.
- NLT If the Lord Jesus is willing, I hope to send Timothy to you soon for a visit. Then he can cheer me up by telling me how you are getting along.
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Paul hopes to send Timothy soon so he can be encouraged by news of them. He cares deeply about their welfare.
Overview
Turning to practical plans, Paul expresses confidence "in the Lord" about sending Timothy. His desire for news shows his ongoing pastoral concern even from prison. Timothy now becomes a living illustration of the selfless mind described earlier in the chapter.
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Cross-references · 19
- 1 Cor 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
- 1 Th 3:6–8But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
- 1 Th 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
- Phil 1:1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
- Phlm 1:5–7because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
- Col 4:8–9I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
- Phil 2:23–25So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
- Phil 2:28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
- Jer 17:5This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes the flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.
- Jas 4:15Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”
- 3 Jn 1:3–4For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
- Rom 16:21Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.
- Rom 15:12And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
- 2 Th 1:3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
- Eph 1:13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
- 2 Tim 1:12For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
- Eph 6:21–22Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
- Matt 12:21In His name the nations will put their hope.”
- 1 Pet 1:21Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
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