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But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
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Jesus is Lord of Our Plans
Commentators emphasize that Paul's phrase "I hope in the Lord Jesus" is not a casual remark. It demonstrates his conscious submission of all practical plans, like sending Timothy, to the authority and sovereign will of Christ. Scholars like Calvin and Gill see this as a model for Christians, reminding us to form our purposes "under the Lord's hand," trusting His control over our future.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 u…
That I also may be of good comfort (ινα καγω ευψυχω). Present subjunctive with ινα in purpose clause of the late and rare verb ευψ…
19th Century
Anglican
We note that here Timothy is spoken of in the third person; hence, though he is joined with St. Paul in the salutation (), the Epistle is the Apost…
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The somber note sounded in the previous two verses is balanced by the more optimistic tone that follows. Paul planned to send Timothy to Philippi w…
16th Century
Protestant
But I hope. He promises them the coming of Timothy, so that, expecting him, they may bear up more courageously and not give way to imposto…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I trust in the Lord Jesus Or "hope"; not in himself, his wisdom, will, resolutions, and purposes; nor in an arm …
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It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…
