Philippians 2:22

Philippians 2:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
• New International Version (NIV)But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.

Context of Philippians 2:22

20For I have no one else [like him who is] so kindred a spirit who will be genuinely concerned for your [spiritual] welfare. 21For the others [who deserted me after my arrest] all seek [to advance] their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know of Timothy’s tested worth and his proven character, that he has served with me to advance the gospel like a son serving with his father. 23Therefore, I hope [that it is His will] to send him immediately, just as soon as I see how my case turns out; 24and I trust [confidently] in the Lord that soon I also will be coming to you.

Philippians 2:22 word by word

τὴν δὲ δοκιμὴν αὐτοῦ γινώσκετε, ὅτι ὡς πατρὶ τέκνον σὺν ἐμοὶ ἐδούλευσεν εἰς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• ye knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• the proofδοκιμήdokimē · testG1382
• of himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• a sonτέκνονteknon · childG5043
• with the fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• he hath servedδουλεύωdouleuō · be a slaveG1398
• withσύνsun · withG4862
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• inεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the gospelὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098

Cross-references for Philippians 2:22

• Acts 16:3Paul wanted Timothy to go with him [as a missionary]; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, since they all knew that his father was a Greek.
• 2 Corinthians 2:9For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and committed to following my instruction in all things.
• 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.
• Philippians 2:20For I have no one else [like him who is] so kindred a spirit who will be genuinely concerned for your [spiritual] welfare.
• 1 Corinthians 4:17For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, and he will remind you of my way of life in Christ [my conduct and my precepts for godly living], just as I teach everywhere in every church.
• 1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
• 2 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22Ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me - The Philippians had full proof of the affectionate attachment of Timothy to Paul, for he had labored with him there, as we learn from Acts 16:1-3; Acts 17:14; and we find from what is said here that Timothy was not a servant to the apostle, but that he had served with him. They both labored together in the word and doctrine; for apostles and Christian bishops, in those…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22But ye know the proof of him - You have had evidence among yourselves how faithfully Timothy devoted himself to the promotion of the gospel, and how constantly he served with me. This proves that Timothy was with Paul when he was at Philippi. As a son with the father - Manifesting the same spirit toward me which a son does toward a father, and evincing the same interest in my work. He did all he could do to aid me, and lighten my labors and sufferings.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-30Verses 19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-24Paul 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. Rare praise (Ne 7:2). as a son with the father--Translate, "as a child (serveth) a father." served with me--When we might expect the sentence to run thus. "As a child serveth a father, so he served me"; he changes it to "served with me" in modesty; as Christians are not servants TO one another," but servants of God WITH one another (compare Php 3:17). in the gospel--Greek, "unto," or "for the Gospel."Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:22

• Friendship
• Timothy
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Apostle
• Companion
• Disputing
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Presently
• Timothy, Second Epistle to
• Vainglory
• Fashion
• Further; Furtherance

Commentaries on Philippians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings