ISV(i)
19 News about Paul’s CompanionsNow I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I can be encouraged when I learn of your condition.
20 I do not have anyone else like him who takes a genuine interest in your welfare.
21 For all the others look after their own interests, not after those of Jesus the Messiah.
22 But you know his proven worth—how like a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.
23 Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me.
24 Indeed, I am confident in the Lord that I will come to visit you soon.
25 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.
25 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.