Philippians 2:25
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my wants.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
24but I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
26For he was longing after you all, and was much distressed, because ye heard that he was sick.
Cross References
John 17:18As thou didst send me into the world, I also sent them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but taking leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I commit an offense in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God without charge.
Philippians 4:18But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odor of sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-workers, for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3Endure hardship with me, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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 →