| King James Version (KJV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. | 22 Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short letter. |
| 23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty ; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. | 23 I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. |
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