Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. New Living Translation I hope to send him to you just as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me here. English Standard Version I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, Berean Standard Bible So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me. Berean Literal Bible Therefore indeed I hope to send him immediately, when I shall have seen the things concerning me. King James Bible Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. New King James Version Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me. New American Standard Bible Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I see how things go with me; NASB 1995 Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I see how things go with me; NASB 1977 Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I see how things go with me; Legacy Standard Bible Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I evaluate my own circumstances, Amplified Bible Therefore, I hope [that it is His will] to send him immediately, just as soon as I see how my case turns out; Christian Standard Bible Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. American Standard Version Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me: Contemporary English Version I hope to send him to you, as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me. English Revised Version Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me: GOD'S WORD® Translation I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me. Good News Translation So I hope to send him to you as soon as I know how things are going to turn out for me. International Standard Version Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me. Majority Standard Bible So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me. NET Bible So I hope to send him as soon as I know more about my situation, New Heart English Bible Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me. Webster's Bible Translation Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. Weymouth New Testament So it is he that I hope to send as soon as ever I see how things go with me; World English Bible Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI indeed hope to send him, when I may see through the things concerning me—immediately; Berean Literal Bible Therefore indeed I hope to send him immediately, when I shall have seen the things concerning me. Young's Literal Translation him, indeed, therefore, I hope to send, when I may see through the things concerning me -- immediately; Smith's Literal Translation Him therefore I truly hope to send, whenever I shall see from it the things concerning me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHim therefore I hope to send unto you immediately, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I hope to send him to you immediately, as soon as I see what will happen concerning me. New American Bible He it is, then, whom I hope to send as soon as I see how things go with me, New Revised Standard Version I hope therefore to send him as soon as I see how things go with me; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI hope to send him to you presently, as soon as I see how it will go with me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But I hope to send this one to you soon, when I see my circumstances. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHim, therefore, I hope to send immediately, as soon as I know how it may go with me. Godbey New Testament Indeed then I hope to send him, so soon as I may learn the things concerning myself: Haweis New Testament Him therefore I hope to send immediately as soon as I see clearly what will become of me. Mace New Testament I hope therefore to send him to you as soon as I find what turn my affairs shall take: Weymouth New Testament So it is he that I hope to send as soon as ever I see how things go with me; Worrell New Testament Him, indeed, therefore, I hope to send immediately, as soon as I may look away from the things which concern me: Worsley New Testament I hope therefore to send him as soon as I see the issue of my own affairs. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Timothy and Epaphroditus…22But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel. 23So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me. 24And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.… Cross References Acts 20:4 Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. 1 Corinthians 4:17 That 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 Thessalonians 3:2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 2 Timothy 4:9 Make every effort to come to me quickly, 2 Timothy 4:13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. 2 Timothy 4:21 Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers. Romans 16:21 Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen. 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. 2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Colossians 4:7-9 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. / With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. Philemon 1:23-24 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, / as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers. Acts 19:22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia. Acts 16:1-3 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. / The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. / Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. Treasury of Scripture Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. so. 1 Samuel 22:3 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me. Jump to Previous Able Forthwith Goes Hope Hoping Immediately Indeed Once Possible Presently Quickly SoonJump to Next Able Forthwith Goes Hope Hoping Immediately Indeed Once Possible Presently Quickly SoonPhilippians 2 1. Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;12. to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world, 16. and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God. 19. He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also. So I hope to send him Paul expresses his intention to send Timothy to the Philippians. Timothy was a trusted companion and co-worker of Paul, often serving as his emissary. This reflects the close relationship between Paul and Timothy, as well as the trust Paul had in him to represent his teachings and care for the churches. The act of sending Timothy underscores the importance of personal communication and pastoral care in the early church. as soon as I see what happens with me Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who authored the letter to the Philippians. He is writing from prison, expressing his plans and hopes regarding his situation and the sending of Timothy. 2. Timothy A close companion and mentee of Paul, known for his sincere faith and dedication to the Gospel. Paul intends to send him to the Philippians to bring back news of their welfare. 3. Philippi A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. The Philippian church was one of the first European churches founded by Paul. 4. Roman Imprisonment The context in which Paul writes this letter, as he is under house arrest in Rome, awaiting the outcome of his trial. Teaching Points Trust in God's TimingPaul demonstrates a reliance on God's timing by waiting to see how his situation unfolds before sending Timothy. This teaches us to trust in God's perfect timing in our own lives. Delegation and Leadership Paul’s intention to send Timothy shows the importance of delegating responsibilities to trustworthy individuals. In our own ministries and lives, we should identify and empower faithful people to carry out tasks. Concern for Others Paul’s desire to send Timothy reflects his deep concern for the Philippians' spiritual well-being. We should cultivate a similar concern for the spiritual health of others in our communities. Faithful Companionship The relationship between Paul and Timothy exemplifies the value of having faithful companions in ministry. We should seek to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships in our faith journey.(23) How it will go with me.--An explanatory paraphrase, though probably correct, of the original, the things concerning me. Probably some crisis in the imprisonment was at hand, with which the expectation of release implied in the next verse was connected.Verse 23. - Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. Presently; rather, forthwith, as R.V. Dr. Farrar translates, "As soon as I get a glimpse." The oldest manuscripts here read ἀφίδω (remarkable for the aspirate) instead of ἀπίδω. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. I hope ἐλπίζω (elpizō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1679: To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. to send πέμψαι (pempsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3992: To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. him Τοῦτον (Touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. as soon as ἐξαυτῆς (exautēs) Adverb Strong's 1824: Immediately, instantly, at once. From ek and the genitive case singular feminine of autos; from that hour, i.e. Instantly. I see ἀφίδω (aphidō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 872: To look away from (something else) to, see distinctly. From apo and horao; to consider attentively. what happens τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. with περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. me. ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links Philippians 2:23 NIVPhilippians 2:23 NLT Philippians 2:23 ESV Philippians 2:23 NASB Philippians 2:23 KJV Philippians 2:23 BibleApps.com Philippians 2:23 Biblia Paralela Philippians 2:23 Chinese Bible Philippians 2:23 French Bible Philippians 2:23 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Philippians 2:23 Therefore I hope to send him at (Philipp. Phil. Php.) |
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