21. All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.
22. But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.
23. I hope to send him to you just as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me here.
24. And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon.
25. Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need.