Translations
Modern
If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
Traditional
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
Literal
Now if Timothy might come, see that he may be with you without fear, for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.
Latin
Si autem venerit Timotheus, videte ut sine timore sit apud vos: opus enim Domini operatur, sicut et ego.
Original
Greek
English
If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
Notes
If Timothy comes: See 4:17. Timothy was Paul's spiritual child and co-worker (see 1 Timothy 1:2).
see to it that he has nothing to fear: Timothy might have been shy or tentative (2 Timothy 1:6–8).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Paul the Apostle Timothy (Person)
Topics
Church: Duty of, to Ministers Religious Zeal: Exemplified Timothy: Reputation and Christian Faith of Timothy: Sent to the Corinthians