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Hebrews 13:23

What does Hebrews 13:23 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 13:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 13:23 means

The readers are to know that Timothy has been released and that, if he comes soon, the author plans to visit with him. This brief report situates the letter in real ministry networks and trials. Timothy’s liberty gladdens hearts and hints at the pressures leaders faced. The author’s conditional plan shows flexibility under providence and a readiness to pursue fellowship and oversight in person. Such notes remind the church that the gospel advances through relationships, travel, and mutual support—even amid opposition. It also reassures them that the concerns of the letter are shared by trusted co-laborers, not a solitary voice.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Our brother Timothy has been let out of prison; and if he comes here in a short time, he and I will come to you together.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Know ye that the brother Timotheus is released, with whom, if he may come more shortly, I will see you.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty: with whom (if he come shortly) I will see you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Know that our brother Timotheus is set at liberty; with whom, if he should come soon, I will see you.

Context

Following the request to bear with the exhortation (v.22), the author gives an update about Timothy’s release and potential travel plans (v.23). This personal touch leads into final greetings (v.24), showing the letter’s communal setting. The closing wish of grace (v.25) will seal the epistle with the very resource needed to live out all its exhortations.

v.22But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words.

v.23This passage

v.24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Timothy 1:8

    Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God;

  • Revelation 7:14

    And I say unto him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they that come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

  • 1 Timothy 6:12

    Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

  • Acts 16:1

    And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek.

  • Philemon 1:1

    Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2

    and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;

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