Philippians 2:25
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
Webster Bible
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In Context
24But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
26For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because ye had heard that he was sick.
Cross References
John 17:18As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Have I committed an offense in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God without reward?
Philippians 4:18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11And Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-workers to the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3Thou therefore endure hardness, 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 →