but trusting, as I do, in the Lord, I believe that I shall myself also come to you before long.
But, if the Lord permits it, I hope before long to send Timothy to you, that I, in turn, may be cheered by getting news of you.
And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you.
I have a great deal to say to you all, but will not write it with paper and ink. Yet I hope to come to see you and speak face to face, so that your happiness may be complete.