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If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released from jail. If he comes here soon, I will bring him with me to see you. <a href="/esv/hebrews/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You know our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I will see you if he should come sooner. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Take notice that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Take notice that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I shall see you. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you. <a href="/amp/hebrews/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Notice that our brother Timothy has been released [from prison]. If he comes soon, I will see you [along with him]. <a href="/csb/hebrews/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon enough, he will be with me when I see you. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon enough, he will be with me when I see you. <a href="/asv/hebrews/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. <a href="/cev/hebrews/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> By now you surely must know that our friend Timothy is out of jail. If he gets here in time, I will bring him with me when I come to visit you. <a href="/erv/hebrews/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You know that Timothy, our brother, has been freed. If he comes here soon, both of us will visit you. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been let out of prison. If he comes soon enough, I will have him with me when I see you. <a href="/isv/hebrews/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> You should know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you. <a href="/msb/hebrews/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. <a href="/net/hebrews/13.htm">NET Bible</a> You should know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Know that our brother Timothy has been freed, with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Know ye, that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You will rejoice to hear that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty. If he comes soon, I will see you with him. <a href="/web/hebrews/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Know that our brother Timothy has been freed, with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Know that the brother Timotheus is released, with whom I will see you, if he may come more shortly. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You know our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I will see you if he should come sooner. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Know ye that the brother Timotheus is released, with whom, if he may come more shortly, I will see you. <a href="/slt/hebrews/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Ye know the brother Timothy having been set at liberty; with whom, if he come more speedily, I shall see you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty: with whom (if he come shortly) I will see you. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he arrives soon, then I will see you with him. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/13.htm">New American Bible</a> I must let you know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, I shall see you together with him. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set free; and if he comes in time, he will be with me when I see you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You should know our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; and if he should come shortly, I will see you together with him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But know that our brother Timotheus has been released, and if he comes soon, I shall see you with him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Know our brother Timothy has departed; with whom, if he may come the more speedily, I shall see you. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> know, that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, if he comes quickly, I shall make YOU a visit with him. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You will rejoice to hear that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty. If he comes soon, I will see you with him. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Know ye that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom (if he come soon) I will see you. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/13-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2983" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/13.htm">Benediction and Farewell</a> …22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly. 23<a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: Ginōskete (V-PIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">Be aware that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphon (N-AMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother</a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheon (N-AMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apolelymenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">has been released.</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchētai (V-PSM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">he arrives</a> <a href="/greek/5032.htm" title="5032: tachion (Adj-ANS-C) -- More swiftly, more quickly. Neuter singular of the comparative of tachus; more swiftly, i.e. more rapidly, or more speedily.">soon,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: opsomai (V-FIM-1S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">I will come</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">him to see</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 24Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a> Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where he found a disciple named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewish woman and a Greek father. / The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. / Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">2 Timothy 4:9-13</a> Make every effort to come to me quickly, / because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. / Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. ... <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19-23</a> 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. / I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. / For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ... <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">2 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm">Colossians 1:1</a> Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20-21</a> O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” / which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all. <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">2 Timothy 4:21</a> Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a> Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen. <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a> He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia. <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a> Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10-11</a> You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance, / my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Know you that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.brother.<a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Acts 16:1-3</a> Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: … <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:<a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Philemon 1:1</a> Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,is set.<a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.<a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a> Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;<a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a> And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.I will.<a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25,28</a> But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints… <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22</a> But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-25.htm">Arrives</a> <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/galatians/3-7.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Released</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-22.htm">Short</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-26.htm">Time</a> <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-40.htm">Together</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/14-5.htm">Arrives</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Freed</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-16.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/james/1-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Released</a> <a href="/james/1-24.htm">Short</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/james/5-1.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/16-1.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 13</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Various admonitions as to love;</a> 4. <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">to honest life;</a> 5. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">to avoid covetousness;</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">to regard God's preachers;</a> 9. <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">to take heed of strange doctrines;</a> 10. <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">to confess Christ;</a> 16. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">to give alms;</a> 17. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">to obey governors;</a> 18. <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">to pray for the apostles.</a> 20. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">The conclusion.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/hebrews/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. Timothy is a significant figure in the New Testament, known for his close relationship with the Apostle Paul. He is mentioned frequently in Paul's letters, often as a co-sender, indicating his importance in the early church. The phrase "our brother" highlights the familial bond among early Christians, emphasizing unity and shared faith. Timothy's release suggests he was previously imprisoned, a common experience for early Christian leaders due to persecution. This aligns with historical accounts of Roman hostility towards Christians. The mention of his release would have been encouraging news to the recipients, indicating God's providence and the resilience of the church.If he arrives soon, The conditional "if" suggests uncertainty about Timothy's travel plans, reflecting the challenges of ancient travel, which was often unpredictable due to weather, political unrest, or other factors. The early church relied heavily on personal visits for communication and encouragement, as letters were the primary means of long-distance communication. This phrase underscores the importance of fellowship and personal presence in the early Christian community, a theme echoed throughout the New Testament.I will come with him to see you. The author expresses a desire to visit the recipients, indicating a personal connection and pastoral concern. This reflects the itinerant nature of early Christian leaders who traveled to nurture and strengthen churches. The promise to come "with him" suggests a partnership in ministry, reminiscent of Jesus sending out disciples in pairs. This phrase also highlights the importance of community and mutual support in the Christian faith, as seen in other scriptures where believers are encouraged to gather together and support one another.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A close companion and mentee of the Apostle Paul, Timothy was a young pastor and leader in the early church. His release mentioned here suggests he was previously imprisoned, likely for his faith and ministry work. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> While the author of Hebrews is not explicitly named, this verse indicates a close relationship with Timothy, suggesting a leader within the early Christian community, possibly Paul or another apostolic figure. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients_of_the_letter.htm">The Recipients of the Letter</a> The original audience of the Book of Hebrews, likely Jewish Christians facing persecution and needing encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/i/imprisonment_and_release.htm">Imprisonment and Release</a> The context of Timothy's release highlights the persecution faced by early Christians and the joy and encouragement that comes with the news of a fellow believer's freedom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a> The mention of a potential visit underscores the importance of fellowship and personal connection within the early church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a> The anticipation of a visit with Timothy emphasizes the value of Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a> Timothy's release from imprisonment serves as a reminder of the trials faced by believers and the hope of deliverance through faith. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_mentorship.htm">Leadership and Mentorship</a> The relationship between the author and Timothy highlights the importance of mentorship and discipleship in the Christian journey. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_community.htm">Joy in Community</a> The joy expressed in the potential reunion with Timothy reflects the deep bonds formed within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a> Timothy's example encourages believers to remain faithful in their ministry roles, even amidst challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 13</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_hebrews.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Hebrews?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_universal_church_of_god.htm">What is the timeline of Paul's life events?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_hebrews.htm">Who wrote the Book of Hebrews?</a> <a href="/q/does_prov._13_11_conflict_with_quick_wealth.htm">Does Proverbs 13:11's warning against quickly gained wealth conflict with modern examples of sudden financial success?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) It is clear that the Hebrew Christians knew of the imprisonment of Timothy, but had not heard the news of his release. In <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:">2Corinthians 1:1</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-1.htm" title=" Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,">Colossians 1:1</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,">Philemon 1:1</a>, Timothy is spoken of as "the brother;" in <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm" title="And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:">1Thessalonians 3:2</a>, and here, as "our brother" (for the word "our" printed in italics in the Authorised version, belongs to the true text). With him, the writer adds, "if he come shortly [sooner than the date at which he himself must depart], I will see you."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. This allusion to Timothy shows that the Epistle, whatever its exact date, was at any rate written in the apostolic age, before his death. Further, though not proving St. Paul's authorship, it supports the conclusion that the writer, if not himself, was one of his associates, Timothy having been peculiarly his disciple and companion. It seems that Timothy had been, as the readers were aware, in prison; and the joyful news is communicated of his release, and of the prospect of his visiting them. This again shows that the Epistle was addressed to a definite circle of readers. It is observable that the word ἀπολύεσθαι, which does not occur in St. Paul's writings, is, like so many expressions throughout the Epistle, one usual with St. Luke (<a href="/luke/22-68.htm">Luke 22:68</a>; <a href="/luke/23-16.htm">Luke 23:16</a>, etc.; <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">Acts 3:13</a>; <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Acts 4:21</a>; where it expresses release from prison or captivity). He uses it also for dismissal of persons on a mission (<a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a>; <a href="/acts/15-30.htm">Acts 15:30</a>); and hence one view is that Timothy's having already set out to visit the Church addressed is all that is here meant. But the other meaning of the word is more likely. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/13-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Be aware [that] Γινώσκετε (Ginōskete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. brother ἀδελφὸν (adelphon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Timothy Τιμόθεον (Timotheon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. has been released. ἀπολελυμένον (apolelymenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. If ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. he arrives ἔρχηται (erchētai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. soon, τάχιον (tachion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_5032.htm">Strong's 5032: </a> More swiftly, more quickly. Neuter singular of the comparative of tachus; more swiftly, i.e. more rapidly, or more speedily. I will come ὄψομαι (opsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. with μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. [him] {to see} οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 13:23 Know that our brother Timothy has been (Heb. He. 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