Bible Strands
1 Timothy 3:14
Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author writes to Timothy before a planned visit, immediately following instructions on church leadership.
The words — ἐλπίζων (elpizōn) means hoping, and γράφω (graphō) means I am writing, establishing the letter as a temporary substitute for face-to-face instruction.
The thread — This expectation of a soon-arriving visit parallels the author’s planned journeys in 1 Corinthians 11:34, Philemon 1:22, and 2 Corinthians 1:15.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to follow the written instructions for conduct in God’s household as a practical standard until the author arrives.
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The Greek words
King James Version
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 11:34 If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
- Philemon 1:22 In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
- 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
- Hebrews 13:23 Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
- 2 John 1:12 I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
- 3 John 1:14 Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
- 1 Corinthians 16:5 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.