Philippians 2:24

Philippians 2:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
• New International Version (NIV)And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.

Context of Philippians 2:24

22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel. 23Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me: but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly. 25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need; 26since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:

Philippians 2:24 word by word

πέποιθα δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ ὅτι καὶ αὐτὸς ταχέως ἐλεύσομαι.¶Read the interlinear

• trustπείθωpeithō · to persuadeG3982
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064

Cross-references for Philippians 2:24

• Philippians 2:19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
• Philippians 1:25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, yea, and abide with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith;
• Romans 15:28When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.
• Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.
• 2 John 1:12Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.
• 3 John 1:14but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:24

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24But I trust in the Lord … - note, Phlippians 1:25.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-30Verses 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 comforted with those who had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24Paul was confident that he would soon be released from prison by the Roman authorities and visit the Philippians (see 1:19, 25–26).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. also myself--as well as Timothy.Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:24

• Confidence

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• In the Lord
• Apostle
• Companion
• Disputing
• Lowliness
• Macedonia
• Nigh
• Presently
• Vainglory
• Chronology of the New Testament

Commentaries on Philippians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings