Philippians 2:19-24 - Timothy's Proven Character
19 But I hope in [harmony with the wishes of] the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I could be encouraged when I learn of your situation [i.e., when Timothy returns with news from Philippi]. 20 For I do not have anyone else [i.e., as a fellow-worker] who thinks the same way I do, and who will genuinely care for your [spiritual and material] needs. 21 For everyone else is looking out for his own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you people know about his proven reliability, how he served with me in advancing [the work of] the Gospel just like a son working with his father. 23 So, I hope to send him [to you] as soon as I see how things will go with me. 24 But I am fully persuaded in [harmony with the wishes of] the Lord that I, myself, also will go to you soon. [Note: Paul here expresses the hope of being released from imprisonment, in spite of previous hints that he might be put to death. See 1:20; 2:17].