Philippians 2:25
But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
24but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly.
26since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:
Cross References
John 17:18As thou didst send me into the world, even so sent I them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Or did I commit a sin in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God for nought?
Philippians 4:18But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.
2 Timothy 2:3Suffer hardship with me, 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 →