Translations
Modern
So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
Traditional
Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
Literal
Therefore indeed I hope to send him immediately, when I shall have seen the things concerning me.
Latin
Hunc igitur spero me mittere ad vos, mox ut videro quæ circa me sunt.
Original
Greek
English
So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
Notes
what happens with me: This might refer to the result of Paul's trial.
Paul praises Timothy, whome he hopes to send to the Philippians in the near future. Timothy traveled with Paul on his first trip to Philippi (see Acts 16:1–3, 12; 17:15; 18:5; compare Acts 19:22). Timothy was known for dedicating his life to Jesus Christ and caring for others.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Philippians, Letter to the Timothy (Person)
Topics
Confidence: Paul Death: Miscellaneous Subjects: Departing Timothy: Confined with Paul in Rome Timothy: Sent to the Philippians