Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Philippians 2:23

"Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me:" — Philippians 2:23 (ASV)

Paul now gathers up all that he has just said about Timothy and emphasizes that he is the one to be sent to Philippi. He will not be the bearer of the letter, however, because Paul wants to retain him until he has more definite information about the outcome of his case. This implies that Paul thinks there will soon be some kind of legal decision regarding him. This letter will alert the Philippians to Timothy’s coming and will also let them know the reason why he did not come with Epaphroditus. They will also know that when Timothy does come, he will be bringing word about the crucial developments in Paul’s legal case.