Philippians 2:22
And you know his approved character, that as a child with his father he served with me as a slave for the gospel.
English Majority Text (NT)
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 interests, not the things of Christ Jesus.
23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I may see how my circumstances go.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17Because of this I sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by means of the diligence of others.
2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore show to them the proof of your love, and of our boasting concerning you, before the churches.
1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Warnings Against False Teachings
2 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Encouragement to be Faithful
Titus 1:4To Titus, my own son according to our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. 1 Qualification for Elders
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 →