Philippians 2:19
17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
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.
20 I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.
21 For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- 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.
- KJV
- 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.
- WEB
- 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.
- ASV
- 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.
- DARBY
- But I hope in [the] Lord Jesus to send Timotheus to you shortly, that *I* also may be refreshed, knowing how ye get on.
- BLB
- But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you⁺ soon, that I also may be of good spirit, having known the things concerning you⁺.
- ÅB
- Jeg har det håp i den Herre Jesus at jeg snart kan sende Timoteus til dere, for at også jeg kan bli ved godt mot, når jeg får vite hvordan det er med dere.
- OTB
- Men jeg håper i Herren Jesus å sende Timoteus til dere snart, så jeg også kan bli oppmuntret når jeg får vite hvordan det står til med dere.
- B1930
- Jeg har det håp i den Herre Jesus at jeg snart kan sende Timoteus til eder, forat også jeg kan bli ved godt mot, når jeg får vite hvorledes det er med eder.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
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.
Read in context1 Thessalonians 3:6–8
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.
Read in context1 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,
Read in contextPhilippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
Read in contextPhilemon 1:5–7
because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:23–25
So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:28
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.
Read in contextColossians 4:8–9
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
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