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Philippians 2:19

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.
Philippians 2:19 · King James Version
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.
  • BSB 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.
  • 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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Quick answer

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.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 19

  • 1 Cor 4:17For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
  • 1 Th 3:6–8But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
  • 1 Th 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
  • Phil 1:1Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
  • Phlm 1:5–7Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
  • Col 4:8–9Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
  • Phil 2:23–25Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
  • Phil 2:28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
  • Jer 17:5Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
  • Jas 4:15For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
  • 3 Jn 1:3–4For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
  • Rom 16:21Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
  • Rom 15:12And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
  • 2 Th 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
  • Eph 1:13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
  • 2 Tim 1:12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
  • Eph 6:21–22But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
  • Matt 12:21And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.
  • 1 Pet 1:21Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

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