^{19 Ref} But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

^{20 Ref} For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

^{21 Ref} For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.

^{22 Ref} But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

^{23 Ref} Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.

^{24 Ref} But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

^{25 Ref} Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.