Third Millennium Bible TMB
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19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be comforted when I know of your state;
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I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you.
20 for I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
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I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
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For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
22 But ye know the proof of him, how as a son with a father he hath served with me in the Gospel.
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But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, as soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
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I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.
24 But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
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And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
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