Hebrews 13:23 (WEB)

Passage

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

Nearby Context

Hebrews 13:21 make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:22 But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.

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

Hebrews 13:24 Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

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

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "brother", "timothy", "been", "freed", "comes", 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 "But I exhort you brothers endure the..." 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.