Philippians 2:19 “Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also…”

Philippians 2:19

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I trust in the Lord Iesus, to sende Timotheus shortly vnto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I knowe your state.

Darby Translation

But I hope in [the] Lord Jesus to send Timotheus to you shortly, that I also may be refreshed, knowing how ye get on.

Young's Literal Translation

And I hope, in the Lord Jesus, Timotheus to send quickly to you, that I also may be of good spirit, having known the things concerning you,

Bible in Basic English

But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be comforted when I have news of you.

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Cross references

“But”

Jeremiah 17:5 Matthew 12:21 Romans 15:12 Ephesians 1:13 2 Timothy 1:12 James 4:15

Jeremiah 17:5 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD.

Matthew 12:21 · BSB

In His name the nations will put their hope.”

Romans 15:12 · BSB

And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Ephesians 1:13 · BSB

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

James 4:15 · BSB

Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”

“to send”

1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Philippians 1:1 Romans 16:21 Philippians 2:23 Philippians 2:25

1 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

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 · BSB

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

Philippians 1:1 · BSB

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

Romans 16:21 · BSB

Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.

Philippians 2:23 · BSB

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.

Philippians 2:25 · BSB

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

“that I”

1 Thessalonians 3:6–8 Philippians 2:28 Philemon 1:5–7 2 Thessalonians 1:3 3 John 1:3 3 John 1:4

1 Thessalonians 3:6–8 · BSB

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

Philippians 2:28 · BSB

Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

Philemon 1:5–7 · BSB

because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

3 John 1:3 · BSB

For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

3 John 1:4 · BSB

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

20I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.

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