But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I know your state.

Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, as soon as I see how it will go with me;

Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and minister to my wants;

I send him therefore the more speedily, that when ye see him ye may again rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again to my necessity.

But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus what was sent from you, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.