Philippians 2:25
Needful, nevertheless have I accounted it—Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, but your apostle and public minister to my need, to send unto you;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
24I am assured, however, in the Lord,—that I, myself, shall shortly come.
Cross References
John 17:18Even as thou didst send me forth into the world, I also, send them forth into the world;
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no relief in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but, taking my leave of them, I came away into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Or, a sin, did I commit—abasing, myself, that, ye, might be exalted,—in that, free of charge, God’s glad-message, I announced unto you?
Philippians 4:18But I have all things in full, and have more than enough, I am filled, having welcomed from Epaphroditus the things that came from you,—a fragrance of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing unto God.
Colossians 4:11And Jesus, he that is called Justus,—they being of the circumcision; these only, [are my] fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men who have been, unto me, a comfort.
2 Timothy 2:3Take thy part in suffering hardship, as a brave 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 →