Philippians 2:25
However, I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier; also your messenger and minister to my need;
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In Context
24Still, I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
26since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Cross References
John 17:18Just as You sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; so taking leave of them I went on into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Or did I commit a sin in humbling self so that you might be exalted, in that I proclaimed God's Gospel to you free of charge?
Philippians 4:18I have received everything and have plenty; I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the things you sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have been a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3You therefore are to endure hardship 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 →