Philippians 2:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Epaphroditus

Philippians 4:18

My brother

2 Corinthians 2:13

2 Corinthians 8:22

Philemon 1:1

Companion

Philemon 1:1

Fellowsoldier

2 Timothy 2:3

Philemon 1:2

And he

Philippians 4:18

2 Corinthians 11:7

General references

Ephesians 6:22

Bible References

Epaphroditus

I have now receiv'd the whole, and have more than sufficient: I am loaded with the presents you sent by Epaphroditus, which I have receiv'd as grateful incense, as a sacrifice which God accepts and approves.

My brother

I was so uneasy in my mind for not finding Titus my brother, that taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

I have sent likewise another of our brethren, whose diligence I have experienc'd in several affairs.

Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-labourer,

Companion

yea, I intreat thee too, my faithful collegue, to assist them both, for they assisted me in the gospel, as well as Clement, and my other collegues, whose names are in the book of life.

For we are fellow labourers employed by God: you are his field, and his mansion.

now as to Titus, he is my collegue, and assists me in your affairs: as to our brethren, they are the deputies of the churches, and the glory of the christian profession.

which you heard was offer'd to you, by the instructions of Epaphras, our dear fellow-servant, who is to you a faithful minister of Christ:

Jesus, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are the only Jews who by assisting me in preaching the gospel,

a minister of God, and our collegue in preaching the gospel of Christ, that by establishing you in the faith, and by his exhortations,

Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-labourer,

Fellowsoldier

bravely endure hardships, like a soldier of Jesus Christ.

to our beloved Appia, to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in your house, favour and peace be with you,

And he

If I have degraded myself for your advantage by preaching the holy gospel to you gratis, is that such a trespass?

General references

I have sent him to you on purpose to acquaint you with our concerns, and to comfort your hearts.