Philippians 2:25
But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-laborer and fellow-soldier, and apostle and the minister of my necessity;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
24but I trust in the Lord that I myself will come speedily.
26since he was longing after you all, and grieving, because you heard that he was sick.
Cross References
John 17:18As thou didst send me into the world, I also sent them into the world:
2 Corinthians 2:13and I had no rest to my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus: but having bidden them adieu, I came away into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I commit sin humbling myself that you may be exalted, because I preached unto you the gospel of God gratuitously?
Philippians 4:18But I have all things, and I abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus those things from you, an odor of a sweet savor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, called Justus, who being of the circumcision: these are my only fellow-laborers in the kingdom of God, who have been made a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3Suffer affliction, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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 →