Hebrews 13:23 (KJV)

Passage

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

Nearby Context

Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

Hebrews 13:24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

Hebrews 13:25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "brother", "timothy", "liberty", "come", and "shortly". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "brother" and "timothy", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 22's "And I beseech you brethren suffer the..." into verse 24's "Salute all them that have the rule...", so "brother" and "timothy" belong inside that flow. In Hebrews context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "brother" and "timothy" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.