Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I can be encouraged when I learn of your condition.

Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me.

Meanwhile, I thought it best to send Epaphroditus my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need back to you.

Therefore, I am especially eager to send him so that you may have the joy of seeing him again, and so that I may feel relieved.

I have been paid in full and have more than enough. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

Greet every saint who is in union with the Messiah Jesus. The brothers who are with me send their greetings to you.