Philippians 2:23

23 I hope therefore to send him as soon as I see how things go with me;

Philippians 2:23 Meaning and Commentary

Philippians 2:23

Him therefore I hope to send presently
For the reasons now given:

so soon as I shall see how it will go with me;
whether he should be released from his bonds or not; whether he should live or die; whether he should be set free, or be called to suffer martyrdom for the sake of Christ; for he expected, that the matter would be determined in a very short time, when, be it at it would, Timothy would be spared.

Philippians 2:23 In-Context

21 All of them are seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

22 But Timothy's worth you know, how like a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

23 I hope therefore to send him as soon as I see how things go with me;

24 and I trust in the Lord that I will also come soon.

25 Still, I think it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus—my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister to my need;