Paul's Example

1. “But I trust in the Lord Jesus”—Verse 19

Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 19:21

2. “To send Timothy to you shortly”—Verse 19

1 Peter 5:2-4

3. “That I also may be encouraged when I know your state”—

Proverbs 27:23

4. “But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly”—Verse 24

Habakkuk 2:2-3

Timothy's Example

1. “For I have no one like-minded”—Verse 20

2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Samuel 11:1, Isaiah 64:7, Zephaniah 1:12

2. “For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus”—Verse 21

1 Corinthians 10:24, Philippians 2:3-4

3. “But you know his proven character”—Verse 22

1 Timothy 5:22, Romans 5:3-4

4. “That as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel”—Verse 22

Matthew 12:25, Nehemiah 4:16-17

5. “I hope to send him at once”—Verse 23