Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your circumstances.

And having been persuaded of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,

that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my coming again to you.

Therefore, having finished and having sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain.

But I know that coming to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

But meanwhile, also prepare for me a guestroom, for I hope that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.

Although I had many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, in order that our joy may be fulfilled.

But I wish to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.