And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon.
Parallel translations
- WEB But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.
- 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.
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Quick answer
Paul trusts in the Lord that he himself will also come soon. His hope rests on the Lord's will, not mere optimism.
Overview
Beyond sending Timothy, Paul expects to visit personally. He grounds this confidence "in the Lord," submitting his plans to God's purposes. His expectation of release matches the confidence expressed earlier in chapter 1.
Cross-references & the web
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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