Philippians 2:23

23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see {my circumstances}.

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 For they all seek {their own interests}, not those of Jesus Christ.

22 But you know his proven character, that like a child with a father he served with me for the gospel.

23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see {my circumstances}.

24 And I am convinced in the Lord that I myself will arrive shortly also.

25 But I considered [it] necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, but your messenger and servant of my need,

Footnotes

• [a] Literally "the things concerning me"