Philippians 2:22
But ye know the proof I have had of him, that as son with a father he served with me in the gospel.
1770 John Worsley NT
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 all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
23I hope therefore to send him as soon as I see the issue of my own affairs.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17For this end have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved son and faithful in the Lord, who will bring to your remembrance my ways in Christ, how I teach every where in every church.
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by way of command, but to prove the sincerity of your love also, by means of the forwardness of others.
2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore shew to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and the justness of our boasting concerning you.
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy my true son in the faith, be grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy my beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4to Titus my son in the common faith, grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ 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 →