Philippians 2:25
Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my needs.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
24And I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.
26For he longed after you all, and was full of distress, because you had heard that he had been sick.
Cross References
John 17:18As you have sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13Yet I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother: so I took leave of them, and I went from there into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Have I committed an offence by abasing myself that you might be exalted, because I have preached the gospel of God to you without cost?
Philippians 4:18But I have received all, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and well-pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11And Jesus, who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision, and they have been a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3Therefore endure hardship, 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 →