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Planning in Uncertainty
Commentators explain that Paul, a prisoner in Rome, was making plans contingent on the outcome of his trial. He hoped to send Timothy as soon as he knew his own fate—be it release or martyrdom. This demonstrates a leader who trusts God and plans for the future even when facing profound uncertainty.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
So soon as I shall see how it will go with me. Paul was a prisoner at Rome, and there was not a little uncertainty whether he would be con…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 2:23
So soon as I shall see (ως αν αφιδω). Indefinite temporal clause with ως αν and the second aorist active subjunctive of αφοραω. Th…
Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 2:23
19th Century
Bishop
How it will go with me.—An explanatory paraphrase, though probably correct, of the original, the things concerning me. P…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philippians 2:23
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 …
John Gill
On Philippians 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
Him therefore I hope to send presently
For the reasons now given:
so soon as I shall see how it w…
Matthew Henry
On Philippians 2:19–30
17th Century
Minister
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…