Hebrews 13:23

Hebrews 13:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
• New International Version (NIV)I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.

Context of Hebrews 13:23

21May this God of peace prepare you to do every good thing he wants. May he work in us through Jesus Christ to do what is pleasing to him. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ forever. Amen. 22I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter. You know that Timothy, our brother, has been freed. If he comes here soon, both of us will visit you. 24Greet all your leaders and all God’s holy people. Those who are with us from Italy greet you. 25May God’s good will be with all of you!

Hebrews 13:23 word by word

Γινώσκετε τὸν ἀδελφὸν ἡμῶν Τιμόθεον ἀπολελυμένον μεθ᾽ οὗ, ἐὰν τάχιον ἔρχηται, ὄψομαι ὑμᾶς.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Know yeγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• thatὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• thatἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• TimothyΤιμόθεοςTimotheos · TimothyG5095
• is set at libertyἀπολύωapoluō · to release: releaseG630
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ifἐάνean · ifG1437
• he comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• shortlyτάχιονtachion · quickerG5032
• I will seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for Hebrews 13:23

• Acts 16:1Paul arrived in the city of Derbe and then went to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was Greek.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2we sent our brother Timothy to you. He serves God by spreading the Good News about Christ. His mission was to strengthen and encourage you in your faith
• Philemon 1:1From Paul, who is a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and our brother Timothy. To our dear coworker Philemon,
• 1 Timothy 6:12Fight the good fight for the Christian faith. Take hold of everlasting life to which you were called and about which you made a good testimony in front of many witnesses.
• 2 Timothy 1:8So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord or be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God’s power, join me in suffering for the sake of the Good News.
• Revelation 7:14I answered him, “Sir, you know.” Then he told me, “These are the people who are coming out of the terrible suffering. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb.
• Romans 15:25Right now I’m going to Jerusalem to bring help to the Christians there.
• Philemon 1:22One more thing—have a guest room ready for me. I hope that, because of your prayers, God will give me back to you.

Commentaries on Hebrews 13:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Know ye that our brother Timothy - The word ̔, our, which is supplied by our translators, is very probably genuine, as it is found in ACD*, ten others, the Syriac, Erpen's Arabic, the Coptic, Armenian, Slavonic, and Vulgate. Is set at liberty - · Is sent away; for there is no evidence that Timothy had been imprisoned. It is probable that the apostle refers here to his being sent into Macedonia, Philemon 2:19-24, in order that he might bring the apostle an…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty - Or, is sent away. So it is rendered by Prof. Stuart and others. On the meaning of this, and its importance in determining who was the author of the Epistle, see the Introduction section 3, (5) 4, and Prof. Stuart‘s Introduction, section 19. This is a strong circumstance showing that Paul was the author of the Epistle, for from the first acquaintance of Timothy with Paul he is represented as his constant…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-25Verses 22-25 So bad are men, and even believers, through the remainders of their corruption, that when the most important, comfortable doctrine is delivered to them for their own good, and that with the most convincing evidence, there is need of earnest entreaty and exhortation that they would bear it, and not fall out with it, neglect it, or reject it. It is good to have the law of holy love and kindness written in the hearts of Christians, one towards…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23This Timothy might have traveled with Paul (see "Timothy" Profile). If that's the case, the New Testament does not mention his imprisonment. He clearly knows both the author and the recipients of this letter.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. our brother Timothy--So Paul, 1Co 4:17; 2Co 1:1; Col 1:1; 1Th 3:2. is set at liberty--from prison. So Aristarchus was imprisoned with Paul. Birks translates, "dismissed," "sent away," namely, on a mission to Greece, as Paul promised (Php 2:19). However, some kind of previous detention is implied before his being let go to Philippi. Paul, though now at large, was still in Italy, whence he sends the salutations of Italian Christians (He 13:24), waiting…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 13:23

• Persecution
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Commentaries on Hebrews 13

• 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
• 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