Philippians 2:22
But you know Timothy's proven character, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
Text-Critical English 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 they all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
23Therefore I hope to send him to you at once, as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, just as I teach them everywhere in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not saying this as a command, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore show them in front of all the churches the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4to Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 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 →