Philippians 2:23

23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will 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 They all look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

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

23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me;

24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself shall come also.

25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphrodi'tus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,