Philippians 2:22
But you already know what he's like—just as a child working to help his father, so he's worked with me to spread the good news.
Free Bible Version
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
21Other people only worry about their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
23So I hope to send him as soon as I see how I'm doing,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17That's why I sent Timothy to you, my trustworthy son in the Lord whom I love so much. He will remind you about the way I follow Christ, just as I always teach in every church I visit.
2 Corinthians 8:8I'm not ordering you to do this, but to prove how sincere your love is in comparison with the dedication of others.
2 Corinthians 8:24So please welcome them before all the churches and show them your love, proving how rightly proud we are of you.
1 Timothy 1:2I'm sending it to you Timothy. You are my true son because of your trust in God. May you have grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2I'm sending it to you Timothy, my dear son. May you have grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4This letter is sent to Titus, my true son through the trust in God we share in common. May you have grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus 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 →