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Hebrews 13:23
Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a Christian community immediately after urging them to endure his brief exhortation and before closing with greetings to their leaders and saints. He writes from a position of travel, announcing plans to visit them alongside Timothy.
The words — Γινώσκετε (Ginōskete) translates literally as "you know" or "be aware," functioning as a formal announcement rather than a question. ἀπολελυμένον (apolelumenon) means "released," indicating Timothy's recent change in detention status.
The thread — Timothy appears as a brother and fellow worker in gospel ministry across 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Philemon 1:1, and 2 Timothy 1:8. These references consistently place him alongside the author in pastoral and missionary contexts.
Why it lands — The text demands practical readiness for Timothy’s arrival and anticipates the author’s own visit. It requires the community to adjust their expectations and prepare to receive these traveling ministers.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
- Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
- 2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
- Acts 16:1 Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father.
- Romans 15:25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
- Romans 15:28 So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
- 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
- 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.
- Revelation 7:14 “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.