Philippians 2:24

Meanwhile Paul Himself Trusts That He Will Shortly Be Able To Be With Them As Well (Philippians 2:24)

As will be apparent from our initial analysis of the whole letter there are good grounds for considering that this statement is the pivot around which the letter is based, the expectancy that he has to be with them personally. This suggests that, at least temporarily, he had shelved his idea of going to Spain (Romans 15:24; Romans 15:28). ‘In the Lord', however, makes clear that he recognises that all is subject to the Lord's will, especially as he knows that his case can go either way.

‘And I trust in the Lord that I myself also will come shortly.'

The mention of ‘trust' (being quietly confident) indicates Paul's uncertainty. He hopes to be with them, but is not certain of how his trial will go. Nevertheless he is pretty confident that he will soon be able to follow Timothy in his visit to them.