Philippians 2 · Verse 23

Philippians 2:23

Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
Philippians 2:23, King James Version

Philippians 2:23 in other translations

BSBSo I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
WEBTherefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.
ASVHim therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me:
YLThim, indeed, therefore, I hope to send, when I may see through the things concerning me--immediately;
DARBYHim therefore I hope to send immediately, as soon as I shall see how it goes with me:
BBEHim then I am hoping to send as quickly as possible, when I am able to see how things will go for me:
WebsterHim therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

What does Philippians 2:23 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
23. so soon as I shall see--that is, so soon as I shall have known for certain.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 23. 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 condemned or acquitted. He was, it is commonly supposed, in fact released on the first trial, 2Ti 4:16. He now felt that he would soon be able to send Timothy to them at any rate. If he was condemned and put to death, he would, of course, have no further occasion for his services; and if he were released from his present troubles and dangers, he could spare him for a season to go and visit the churches.

(*) "with me" "See through my own affairs"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 23 How it will go with me - The apostle was now in captivity; his trial appears to have been approaching, and of its issue he was doubtful; though he seems to have had a general persuasion that he should be spared, see Phi 2:19, Phi 2:24.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 2:19-30

It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be…

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Philippians 2:23 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

τοῦτονtoutonHimG3778
μὲνmenindeedG3303
οὖνounthereforeG3767
ἐλπίζωelpizōI hopeG1679
πέμψαιpempsaito sendG3992
ὡςhōswhenG5613
ἂνanmaybeG302
ἀφίδωaphidōI may have seenG872
τὰtathe [things]G3588
περὶpericoncerningG4012
ἐμὲememe myselfG1473
ἐξαυτῆς·exautēsimmediately;G1824

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Philippians 2:23

  • 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.

  • 1 Samuel 22:3

    And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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1Sa 22:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Philippians 2:22

    But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

  • Philippians 2:23

    Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

  • Philippians 2:24

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

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Philippians 2:23 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Así que á éste espero enviaros, luego que yo viere cómo van mis negocios;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		J’espère donc l’envoyer incessamment, quand j’aurai vu la tournure que prendront mes affaires.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Diesen nun hoffe ich sofort zu senden, wenn ich gesehen haben werde, wie es um mich steht.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Hunc igitur spero me mittere ad vos, mox ut videro quæ circa me sunt.