Philippians 2:24

Paul believed that he would receive his freedom and would be able to return to Philippi fairly soon (cf. Philippians 1:25). However, he qualified his hope with the realization that justice does not always prevail in legal courts (cf. Luke 23:13-25). As mentioned previously, there is evidence that Nero did release Paul and that the apostle resumed his missionary work.

"The submissive mind is not the product of an hour’s sermon, or a week’s seminar, or even a year’s service. The submissive mind grows in us as, like Timothy, we yield to the Lord and seek to serve others." [Note: Wiersbe, The Bible . . ., 2:82.]