5 After I have gone through Macedonia, I hope to see you
6 and visit with you for a while. I may even stay all winter, so that you can help me on my way to wherever I will be going next.
7 If the Lord lets me, I would rather come later for a longer visit than to stop off now for only a short visit.
8 I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me.
10 When Timothy arrives, give him a friendly welcome. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am.
11 Don't let anyone mistreat him. I am looking for him to return to me together with the other followers. So when he leaves, send him off with your blessings.