And I’m confident that I will come soon myself, if the Lord allows it.
Instead, I hope to see you soon so we can talk face to face.
There’s one more thing: Have a guest room ready for me. I hope that I’ll be released and that I’ll be able to come see you, in answer to your prayers.
I have a lot to write to you, but I don’t want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you so we can talk face to face. That will make our joy complete.
I hope to send Timothy to you soon, if the Lord Jesus allows it. That way I’ll be encouraged when I receive news about you.