Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, and to the elders and deacons.

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be of good comfort when I learn the news concerning you.

And you know Timothy's worth, how he has shared my servitude in furtherance of the gospel, like a son helping his father.

It is Timothy, then, whom I hope to send, as soon as ever I can foresee how it will go with me.