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Philippians 2:19

Philippians 2:19
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I have no man likeminded,.... With myself; as my soul, so the Syriac version renders it. Timothy had a soul like the apostle's, which none that were with him, besides him, had; he was of the same…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But I trust in the Lord Jesus - His hope was that the Lord Jesus would so order affairs as to permit this - an expression that no man could use who did not regard the Lord Jesus as on the throne, and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But I trust in the Lord Jesus - He is governor and disposer of all events, being above all principality and power; and I humbly confide in his power and goodness that I shall be a little longer spared…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 2:19-30

Paul takes particular notice of two good ministers; for though he was himself a great apostle, and laboured more abundantly than they all, yet he took all occasions to speak with respect of those who…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He proposes soon to send Timotheus: He sends without delay Epaphroditus

19. But I trust&c. Lit., But I hope &c. He refers back to the allusion to his absence from them, Php 2:12. That trial, while it…