1 Timothy 3:14

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“Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things”

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BSBPD

“Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“These things I write to thee, hoping to come unto thee soon,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Timothy 3:14 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
  3. 2 Corinthians 1:15Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:18For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
  5. 1 Timothy 4:13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
  6. Philemon 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
  7. Hebrews 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
  8. 2 John 1:12I 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.
  9. 3 John 1:14Instead, 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.

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