Philippians 2:22
But you know his approved character, that as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
In Context
21for all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
23Him, therefore, I hope to send immediately, as soon as I know how it may go with me.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17For this reason have I sent to you Timothy, who is my son, beloved and faithful in the Lord, that he may remind you of my ways that are in Christ, as I teach everywhere, in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I do not speak this as a commandment, but on account of the zeal of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore, give to them, in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love, and of our boasting of you.
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true son in the faith; grace, mercy, peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy my beloved son; grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4to Titus, my true son, according to the common faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:20-30
Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. ( a. d. 62.) 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. 23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. 24 But… Read the whole commentary →