Philippians 2:22

Timothy and Epaphroditus · Philippians 2:19–30
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Translations

Modern
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
Traditional
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
Literal
But you know his proven worth, that as a child with a father he served with me in the gospel.
Latin
Experimentum autem ejus cognoscite, quia sicut patri filius, mecum servivit in Evangelio.

Original

Greek
English
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

Notes

Paul praises Timothy, whome he hopes to send to the Philippians in the near future. Timothy traveled with Paul on his first trip to Philippi (see Acts 16:1–3, 12; 17:15; 18:5; compare Acts 19:22). Timothy was known for dedicating his life to Jesus Christ and caring for others.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi Timothy

Parallels

1 Corinthians 16:10–12

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Philippians, Letter to the Timothy (Person)

Topics

Devotedness to God: Timothy Friendship: Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus Keeping a Good Name Ministers: Faithful: Timothy Religious Zeal: Exemplified Timothy: Confined with Paul in Rome Timothy: Paul's Love For Timothy: Zeal of