Philippians 2:22
And you know Timothy’s worth, how he has shared my servitude in furtherance of the gospel, like a son helping his father.
Montgomery New Testament
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 are all seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
23So I hope to send him, as soon as ever I see how it will go with me;
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17With this in mind I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dear and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ; the manner in which I ever teach everywhere in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I do not say this by way of command, but by the zeal of others I am trying to prove the reality of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:24So show to the churches an evidence of your love, and a justification to these brothers of my boasting about you.
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true son in the faith; Grace, mercy and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my beloved child; Grace mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
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 →