Philippians 2:25
But I think it is necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and servant for my needs.
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24But I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon.
26For he was very distressed, and he longed to be with you all, because you heard that he was sick.
Cross References
John 17:18Just as you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I left them and went on to Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I sin by humbling myself so you might be exalted? For I freely preached the gospel of God to you.
Philippians 4:18I have received everything in full, and even more. I have been well-supplied now that I have received from Epaphroditus the things you sent. They are a sweet-smelling aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11and also Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my fellow workers for the kingdom of God. They have been a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3Suffer hardship with me, as a good 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 →