But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.
Parallel translations
- KJV But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
- BSB And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
- NKJV But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.
- NASB and I trust in the Lord that I myself will also be coming shortly.
- NLT And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon.
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Cross-references · 6
- Phlm 1:22Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- 3 Jn 1:14but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
- Phil 1:25–26Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
- Phil 2:19But 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.
- 2 Jn 1:12Having many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.
- Rom 15:28–29When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
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