²⁴ But I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.

²² Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

²⁸ When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.

²⁹ I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ.

²⁵ Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,

²⁶ that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence with you again.

¹⁹ But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.

¹² Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

¹⁴ but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.