Philippians 2:22
But you know that he has proved himself. As a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.
World English Bible
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, not the things of Jesus Christ.
23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true child in 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 according to a 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 →