Hebrews 13:23 (LSB)

Passage

Know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.

Nearby Context

Hebrews 13:21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, by doing in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:22 But I urge you, brothers, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Hebrews 13:23 Know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.

Hebrews 13:24 Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:25 Grace be with you all.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "brother", "timothy", "been", "released", "comes", and "soon". 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 "But I urge you brothers bear with..." into verse 24's "Greet all of your leaders and all...", 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.