Philippians 2:25
Still I think it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you now, for he is my dear friend, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, and he was also your messenger to help me in my need.
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In Context
24And I am confident, as one who trusts in the Lord Jesus, that before long I myself will follow.
26For he has been longing to see you all, and has been distressed because you heard of his illness.
Cross References
John 17:18Just as you have sent me as your messenger to the world, so I send them as my messengers to the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my friend; so I took leave of the people there, and went on to Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Perhaps you say that I did wrong in humbling myself that you might be exalted – I mean because I told you God’s good news without payment.
Philippians 4:18My wants are fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts which you sent me – the sweet fragrance of a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11Joshua, who is called Justus, also sends his greeting. These are the only converts from Judaism who have worked with me for the kingdom of God; I have found them a great comfort.
2 Timothy 2:3Share hardships with me, as a true soldier of Christ Jesus.
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 →