1 Timothy 3:14

Modern

Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things

Traditional

These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

Literal

I write these things to you, hoping to come to you in quickness,

Latin

Hæc tibi scribo, sperans me ad te venire cito:

Greek

English

Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things

This section explains how Timothy should spend his time until Paul arrives (3:14–15; 4:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Philemon 1:22
In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
1 Corinthians 11:34
If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
Hebrews 13:23
Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
3 John 1:14
Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
2 John 1:12
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
2 Corinthians 1:15–17
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
1 Thessalonians 2:18
For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
1 Corinthians 16:5–7
After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.