Philippians 2:22
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.
ASV Byzantine Text
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 they all seek their own, not the things of Christ Jesus.
23Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me:
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who shall put you in remembrance of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:24Show ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf.
1 Timothy 1:2unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace, mercy, 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 →