Bible Strands
Philippians 2:24
And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Philippian believers from confinement, placing his statement between his hope to send Timothy in verse 23 and his decision to dispatch Epaphroditus in verse 25. He addresses the church directly regarding his own anticipated arrival.
The words — The Greek πεποιθα (pepoitha) means "I have been persuaded" or "I trust," while ταχέως (tacheōs) translates literally to "soon." These terms mark the declaration as a confident expectation rather than a tentative guess.
The thread — This expectation of a swift return appears alongside similar travel hopes in Philemon 1:22 and 3 John 1:14, while Paul’s conviction of remaining with the believers echoes Philippians 1:25.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize that Paul’s timeline depends on divine assurance, not personal planning. It directs attention to the Lord as the ground of the apostle’s confidence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
Cross-references
- 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.
- 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.
- Philippians 1:25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- 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.
- Philippians 2:19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
- 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.