But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I may also be encouraged by learning news about you.

Therefore, I hope [that it is His will] to send him immediately, just as soon as I see how my case turns out;

However, I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, [who has been] my brother and companion and fellow soldier, who was also sent as your messenger to take care of my needs.

So I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.

for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.

But I have received everything in full and more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.

Remember me to every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you.