New Living Translation
I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.

American Standard Version
whom I have sent you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;

Berean Study Bible
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,

English Revised Version
whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our estate, and that he may comfort your hearts;

King James Bible
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

World English Bible
I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

Young's Literal Translation
whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,

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