Philippians 2:25

Translations

Modern

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

Traditional

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

Literal

Now I deemed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister of my need,

Latin

Necessarium autem existimavi Epaphroditum fratrem, et cooperatorem, et commilitonem meum, vestrum autem apostolum, et ministrum necessitatis meæ, mittere ad vos:

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Greek

English

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

Notes

Philippians 2:25–30

Paul praises Epaphroditus, a messenger from the church at Philippi (see also 4:18). Paul is now sending Epaphroditus back to Philippi, perhaps with this letter.
Paul describes Epaphroditus as his fellow soldier. This suggests the challenges, opposition, and dangers faced in Christ's work.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Philippi The Servant-Leader

Related verses

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Philemon 1:1–2
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
Colossians 1:7
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
Proverbs 25:13
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Philemon 1:24
…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
Colossians 4:11
Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
2 Corinthians 8:22–23
And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
2 Timothy 2:3–4
Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 16:10–12

People

Epaphroditus: A messenger and minister to Paul from Philippi

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Communication Epaphroditus Messenger Philippians, Letter to the

Topics

Christian Minister: Serv Ants: Soldiers of Christ Christian Minister: Zealous: Epaphroditus Church: Militant Epaphroditus: A Messenger of Paul Friendship: Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus Love to Man: Epaphroditus Philippi: Paul Sends Epaphroditus To The Roman Empire: Allusions to Military Affairs of The Soldier's Special Comrade Who Shared his Toils Titles and Names of Ministers: Soldiers of Christ

Philippians 2:25

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