Philippians 2:25
However, I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother, and fellow-laborer, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, who ministred to my wants:
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In Context
24But I trust in the Lord, that I shall soon come myself too.
26for he much longed after you all, and was greatly concerned because ye had heard that he was sick.
Cross References
John 17:18As Thou hast sent me into the world, so have I also sent them into the world.
2 Corinthians 2:13yet I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother there; but taking my leave of them, I went away into Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 11:7Have I committed an offence in humbling myself that ye might be exalted? and in that I have preached the gospel of God to you gratis?
Philippians 4:18And indeed I have it all, and now abound: I am fully supplied, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent by you, a fragrant odor, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Colossians 4:11these are the only persons, who, of the circumcision, have been my fellow-laborers in the kingdom of God, and who were a comfort to me.
2 Timothy 2:3Do thou therefore endure hardship, as becomes 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 →