Philippians 2:22
and the proof of him ye know, that as a child [serveth] a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news;
Young's Literal Translation
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 the whole seek their own things, not the things of the Christ Jesus,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:17because of this I sent to you Timotheus, who is my child, beloved and faithful in the Lord, who shall remind you of my ways in Christ, according as everywhere in every assembly I teach.
2 Corinthians 8:8not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,
2 Corinthians 8:24the shewing therefore of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf, to them shew ye, even in the face of the assemblies.
1 Timothy 1:2to Timotheus — genuine child in faith: Grace, kindness, peace, from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord,
2 Timothy 1:2to Timotheus, beloved child: Grace, kindness, peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord!
Titus 1:4to Titus — true child according to a common faith: Grace, kindness, 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 →