Philippians 2:25-30 - Epaphroditus' Mission
25 And I thought necessary Epaphroditus, my brother, and cooperator, and fellow soldier, and your sent, and workman of my necessity, be sent to you. 26 Since he was longing for you all, and harassed because ye heard that he was sick. 27 For also he was sick near to death: but God compassionated him; and not him only, but also me, lest I should have grief upon grief. 28 Therefore I sent him the more earnestly, that, seeing him, ye might again rejoice, and I be more free from sorrow. 29 Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy; and hold such esteemed. 30 Because for the work of Christ he drew near to death, having exposed the soul to danger, that he might fill up your want of service to me.