Philippians - Verse-by-Verse Biblical Exegesis

things concerning you [your status quo],
KW Philp. 2:19 But I am hoping in the Lord Jesus quickly to send Timothy to you, in order that I
also may be of good cheer, having come to know of your circumstances.
KJV Philippians 2:19 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.
TRANSLATION HIGHLIGHTS
Paul anticipates (Tendential Present tense) that Jesus will allow him to send (Infinitive of Intended
Results) Timothy to Philippi as soon as possible. He forsees or expects this will be an acceptable
plan to Jesus, but understands that all his ideas and plans must first receive divine permission. The
Greek word “kurios” could mean “Lord” as it usually does when connected to the words “Jesus
Christ.” But it is more than possible that its meaning here is not a title, but rather a word
emphasizing His authority and lordship over events in time. It is quite possible that Jesus has other
plans for Timothy at this time, but Paul is rather confident that he will receive divine permission to
send Timothy on this journey.
The adjunctive use of “kago” indicates the reciprocal relationship between Paul and the Philippians.
They are hearing about his circumstances by means of this epistle, which should give them some
relief, courage and happiness. Paul wants Timothy to visit them and bring back a report on their
status quo (Futuristic Present tense), so in turn he might possess the same tranquility of soul
(Potential Indicative mood) that they have about him. The “things concerning you” is an idiom for
“your status quo.” When Paul comes to know (Ingressive Aorist tense) the status of the Philippians,
and finds that everything is in order and they are more relaxed about his circumstances, then
(Temporal Participle) he will be encouraged and more at ease.
REVELANT OPINIONS
This is the beginning of Paul's travel-log or itinerary. (F.F. Bruce) Timothy was close to Paul and
dear to his heart. If Paul ever needed Timothy, it was while he was there in Rome under house arrest.
Yet he was willing to sacrifice Timothy’s companionship so that others could be helped. He wanted
to be sure they were growing spiritually. His genuine interest in them continued. (R. Lightner)
Philp. 2:19 Now (temporal) I expect (evlpi,zw, PAI1S, Tendential;
anticipate, forsee) by the authority (Instr. Means; lordship,
divine permission) of Jesus (Poss. Gen.) to send (pe,mpw, AAInf.,
Constative, Intended Result) Timothy (Acc. Dir. Obj.) to you (Dat.
Adv.) as soon as possible (Adverb of Time; without delay,
hastily), so that (result) I may also (adjunctive; reciprocal
relationship) have tranquility of soul (euvyuce,w, PASubj.1S,
Futuristic, Potential, Indefinite future clause; courage,
gladness) when I come to know (ginw,skw, AAPtc.NSM, Ingressive,