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 a father, he has served with me in the work of the glad tidings. 23Him therefore I hope to send immediately, as soon as I shall see how it goes with me: but I trust in [the] Lord that I myself also shall soon come; 25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need, 26since he had a longing desire after you all, and was distressed 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
• soonταχέωςtacheōs · soonG5030
• comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064

Cross-references for Philippians 2:24

• Philippians 2:19But I hope in [the] Lord Jesus to send Timotheus to you shortly, that I also may be refreshed, knowing how ye get on.
• Philippians 1:25and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith;
• Romans 15:28Having finished this therefore, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will set off by you into Spain.
• Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that I shall be granted to you through your prayers.
• 2 John 1:12Having many things to write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.
• 3 John 1:14but I hope soon to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace [be] to thee. The friends greet thee. Greet 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