Philippians 2:22
But you know what Timothy has proved himself to be, and how, like a child working for his father, he worked hard with me in spreading the good news.
Open English Bible (US)
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
21They are all pursuing their own aims and not those of Christ Jesus.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17This is my reason for sending Timothy to you. He is my own dear faithful child in the Master’s service, and he will remind you of my methods of teaching the faith of Christ Jesus – methods which I follow everywhere in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not laying a command on you, but I am making use of the earnestness shown by others to test the genuineness of your affection.
2 Corinthians 8:24Show them, therefore – so that the churches may see it – the proof of your affection, and the ground for our boasting to them about you.
1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my true child in the faith: May God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Lord, bless you, and be merciful to you, and give you peace.
2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my dear child: may God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Lord, bless you, and be merciful to you, and give you peace.
Titus 1:4To Titus, my true child in our shared faith: May God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Savior, bless you and give you peace.
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 →