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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_timothy/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_timothy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you in a short time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_timothy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you soon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_timothy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I hope to come to you before long, but I am writing these instructions to you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_timothy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_timothy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_timothy/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I hope to visit you soon. But I am writing these instructions, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_timothy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_timothy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I hope to visit you soon. However, I'm writing this to you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_timothy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As I write this letter to you, I hope to come and see you soon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_timothy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I hope to come to you soon. However, I'm writing this to you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_timothy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_timothy/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_timothy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_timothy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee shortly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />All this I write to you, though I am hoping before long to come to see you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_timothy/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I write to you these things, hoping to come to you soon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you in a short time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_timothy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> These things I write to thee, hoping to come unto thee soon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_timothy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />These I write to thee, hoping to come to thee quickly:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_timothy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These things I write to thee, hoping that I shall come to thee shortly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I am writing these things to you, with the hope that I will come to you soon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_timothy/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I am writing you about these matters, although I hope to visit you soon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you so that,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These things I write to you, although hoping to come to you shortly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />I have written these things to you, as I hope that I shall soon come to you,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I write these things to you, hoping to come to you shortly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_timothy/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />I write these things to you, hoping to come to you more speedily;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_timothy/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />These things I write to thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_timothy/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />This I write, tho' I hope to make you a visit in a little time, that in case I am retarded,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />All this I write to you, though I am hoping before long to come to see you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_timothy/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_timothy/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />These things I write unto thee, hoping to come to thee shortly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_timothy/3-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=435" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/3.htm">The Mystery of Godliness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13</span>For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1679.htm" title="1679: elpizōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.">Although I hope</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">to come</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5034.htm" title="5034: tachei (N-DNS) -- Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. in haste.">soon,</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: graphō (V-PIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">I am writing</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> </span> <span class="reftext">15</span>in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a></span><br />Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">2 Timothy 4:9</a></span><br />Make every effort to come to me quickly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-24.htm">Philippians 2:24</a></span><br />And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a></span><br />The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a></span><br />Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-25.htm">Acts 20:25</a></span><br />Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a></span><br />Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. / I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23-24</a></span><br />But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, / I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12-15</a></span><br />Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. / I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a></span><br />Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">2 John 1:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/3_john/1-13.htm">3 John 1:13-14</a></span><br />I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These things write I to you, hoping to come to you shortly:</p><p class="hdg">hoping.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a></b></br> Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">1 Corinthians 11:34</a></b></br> And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5-7</a></b></br> Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/philippians/2-23.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-24.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">How bishops, deacons, and their wives should be qualified;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm">and to what end Paul wrote to Timothy of these things.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">Of the church, and the blessed truth therein taught and professed.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Although I hope to come to you soon</b><br>Paul expresses his personal desire to visit Timothy, who is in Ephesus. This reflects the close mentor-mentee relationship between Paul and Timothy. Ephesus was a major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its temple to Artemis and as a center of early Christian activity. Paul's hope to visit soon indicates his pastoral concern and the importance he places on face-to-face communication, which was vital in the early church for teaching and encouragement. This phrase also highlights the urgency and importance of the instructions he is about to give, as he wants to ensure the church is well-guided in his absence.<p><b>I am writing you these things</b><br>Paul's decision to write underscores the importance of the instructions contained in the letter. The written word serves as a permanent record and guide for Timothy and the church in Ephesus. This reflects the early Christian practice of using letters to communicate doctrine and guidance, which later became part of the New Testament canon. The phrase "these things" refers to the instructions on church leadership, conduct, and doctrine found in the preceding and following passages. This written communication ensures that Timothy has a clear and authoritative reference for managing the church, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and orderly conduct within the Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle and author of the letter, writing to Timothy to provide guidance for the church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus to oversee the church there.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>The city where Timothy is ministering, known for its diverse culture and challenges to the early church.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a></b><br>The body of believers in Ephesus, representing the broader Christian community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_journey.htm">Paul's Journey</a></b><br>Paul expresses his hope to visit Timothy soon, indicating his ongoing missionary work and pastoral care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_written_instruction.htm">The Importance of Written Instruction</a></b><br>Paul’s letters serve as a foundational guide for church conduct and doctrine, emphasizing the value of Scripture in guiding the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_the_church.htm">The Role of Leadership in the Church</a></b><br>Timothy’s role in Ephesus underscores the importance of strong, faithful leadership in maintaining church order and teaching sound doctrine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_pastoral_care.htm">The Urgency of Pastoral Care</a></b><br>Paul’s desire to visit Timothy soon reflects the urgency and personal nature of pastoral care, encouraging leaders to be present and engaged with their congregations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_apostolic_teaching.htm">The Continuity of Apostolic Teaching</a></b><br>Paul’s instructions to Timothy are part of the apostolic tradition, which is vital for maintaining the truth and unity of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_expectation_in_ministry.htm">Hope and Expectation in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s hope to visit Timothy soon serves as a reminder of the hopeful expectation we should have in our ministry endeavors, trusting in God’s timing and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_auricular_confession.htm">What does having everything for life and godliness mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_mary's_seven_sorrows.htm">What does 'The One Who Was, Is, and Is to Come' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_confirm_early_christians_in_thessalonica.htm">Do archaeological or historical records confirm an early Christian presence in Thessalonica as suggested by 1 Thessalonians 3:6-7?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pseudepigrapha.htm">What is the Pseudepigrapha?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">These things write I unto thee.</span>--"These things" probably referred only to the directions respecting the special qualification to be sought for in candidates for the office of the overseers (presbyters) and deacons.<p><span class= "bld">Hoping to come unto thee shortly.</span>--The participle here has a concessive form, "though I hope," &c. "I write these special urgent directions to you, though my hope is that I shall be with you sooner than such detailed instructions presuppose."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To come unto thee</span>; to Ephesus, where Timothy was (<a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/3-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[Although] I hope</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλπίζων</span> <span class="translit">(elpizōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1679.htm">Strong's 1679: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to come</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλθεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(elthein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">σὲ</span> <span class="translit">(se)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">soon,</span><br /><span class="grk">τάχει</span> <span class="translit">(tachei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5034.htm">Strong's 5034: </a> </span><span class="str2">Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. in haste.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am writing</span><br /><span class="grk">γράφω</span> <span class="translit">(graphō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">σοι</span> <span class="translit">(soi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these things</span><br /><span class="grk">Ταῦτά</span> <span class="translit">(Tauta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_timothy/3-14.htm">1 Timothy 3:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 3:14 These things I write to you hoping (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 3:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 3:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 3:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 3:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>