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.
Cross-reference
In Philippians 2:24, Paul mentions his own coming after sending Timothy — continuing the same travel plan from verse 19.
Philippians 2:23 continues the same thought: Paul hopes to send Timothy as soon as his own situation is clear.
In Philippians 2:28, Paul sends Epaphroditus to bring joy — a similar logic of sending messengers to cheer the church.
Philippians 2:25 describes Paul sending Epaphroditus, a similar mission but different messenger.
Philippians 2:12 urges obedience in Paul's absence — related to his plan to send Timothy to know their state in v.19. Both address Paul's absence.
Philippians 1:1 introduces Timothy as co-author, confirming he is with Paul when writing this letter.
In 1 Thessalonians 3:6, Timothy returns with good news, exactly the outcome Paul hopes for in sending him to Philippi.
1 Corinthians 4:17 shows Paul previously sent Timothy to Corinth to remind believers of his ways, similar to this plan for Philippi.
In 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Paul also sends Timothy to strengthen a church — a parallel mission of encouragement.
1 Timothy 1:2 addresses Timothy as Paul's 'own son in the faith' — deepening the relationship behind why Paul would send him here.
Acts 16:1 introduces Timothy as a disciple from Lystra — the same Timothy Paul plans to send here. Provides his background.
In 1 Corinthians 16:10, Paul similarly sends Timothy to Corinth and urges welcome — same pattern of sending Timothy as a trusted coworker.
Acts 20:4 lists Timothy among Paul's traveling companions — confirming his role as a trusted co-worker Paul would send.
Ephesians 6:22 states Tychicus is sent to encourage hearts, mirroring Paul's hope to be cheered by news from Philippi.
Ephesians 6:21 mentions Tychicus being sent to inform the Ephesians, paralleling the sending of Timothy here.
2 Corinthians 1:1 names Timothy as co-author — highlighting his close partnership with Paul, whom he plans to send here.
Colossians 4:8 also describes Tychicus sent to encourage the Colossians, similar to Timothy's intended mission.
Romans 16:21 lists Timothy as a fellow worker greeting the Romans, showing his close partnership with Paul.