Philippians 2:25

Philippians 2:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need;

Context of Philippians 2:25

23I hope to send him as soon as I see how things are going to turn out for me. 24But the Lord gives me confidence that I will come ⌞to visit you⌟ soon. I feel that I must send Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier—back to you. You sent him as your personal representative to help me in my need. 26He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick. 27Indeed, he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy not only on him but also on me and kept me from having one sorrow on top of another.

Philippians 2:25 word by word

Ἀναγκαῖον δὲ ἡγησάμην Ἐπαφρόδιτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν καὶ συνεργὸν καὶ συστρατιώτην μου, ὑμῶν δὲ ἀπόστολον καὶ λειτουργὸν τῆς χρείας μου, πέμψαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Yetδέde · thenG1161
• I supposed itἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
• necessaryἀναγκαῖοςanagkaios · necessaryG316
• to sendπέμπωpempō · to sendG3992
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youσύsu · youG4771
• EpaphroditusἘπαφρόδιτοςEpaphroditos · EpaphroditusG1891
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• brotherὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• companion in labourσυνεργόςsunergos · co-workerG4904
• fellowsoldierσυστρατιώτηςsustratiōtēs · fellow soldierG4961
• messengerἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
• he that ministeredλειτουργόςleitourgos · ministerG3011
• toχρείαchreia · needG5532

Cross-references for Philippians 2:25

• Philippians 4:18You have paid me in full, and I have more than enough. Now that Epaphroditus has brought me your gifts, you have filled my needs. Your gifts are a soothing aroma, a sacrifice that God accepts and with which he is pleased.
• 2 Corinthians 2:13But I didn’t have any peace of mind, because I couldn’t find Titus, our brother, there. So I said goodbye to the people in Troas and went to the province of Macedonia.
• 2 Corinthians 8:22We have also sent with them our Christian brother whom we have often tested in many ways and found to be a dedicated worker. We find that he is much more dedicated now than ever because he has so much confidence in you.
• Philemon 1:1From Paul, who is a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and our brother Timothy. To our dear coworker Philemon,
• Philippians 4:3Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women. They fought beside me to spread the Good News along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
• 1 Corinthians 3:9We are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field. You are God’s building.
• 2 Corinthians 8:23If any questions are raised, remember that Titus is my partner and coworker to help you. The other men are representatives of the churches and bring glory to Christ.
• Colossians 1:7You learned about this Good News from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant. He is taking your place here as a trustworthy deacon for Christ
• Colossians 4:11Jesus, called Justus, also greets you. They are the only converts from the Jewish religion who are working with me for God’s kingdom. They have provided me with comfort.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2we sent our brother Timothy to you. He serves God by spreading the Good News about Christ. His mission was to strengthen and encourage you in your faith
• 2 Timothy 2:3Join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
• Philemon 1:2our sister Apphia, our fellow soldier Archippus, and the church that meets in your house.
• Proverbs 25:13Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, ⌞so⌟ is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: He refreshes his masters.
• John 17:18I have sent them into the world the same way you sent me into the world.
• Hebrews 3:1Brothers and sisters, you are holy partners in a heavenly calling. So look carefully at Jesus, the apostle and chief priest about whom we make our declaration of faith.
• 2 Corinthians 11:7Did I commit a sin when I humbled myself by telling you the Good News of God free of charge so that you could become important?

Commentaries on Philippians 2:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Epaphroditus, my brother, etc - Here is a very high character of this minister of Christ; he was, A brother - one of the Christian family; a thorough convert to God, without which he could not have been a preacher of the Gospel. He was a companion in labor; he labored, and labored in union with the apostle in this great work. He was a fellow soldier; the work was a work of difficulty and danger, they were obliged to maintain a continual warfare, fighting…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus - Epaphroditus is nowhere else mentioned but in this Epistle; see Phlippians 4:18. All that is known of him, therefore, is what is mentioned here. He was from Philippi, and was a member of the church there. He had been employed by the Philippians to carry relief to Paul when he was in Rome Phlippians 4:18, and while in Rome he was taken dangerously sick. News of this had been conveyed to Philippi…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. 25-30Paul 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. I supposed--"I thought it necessary." to send--It was properly a sending Epaphroditus back (Php 4:18). But as he had come intending to stay some time with Paul, the latter uses the word "send" (compare Php 2:30). fellow soldier--in the "good fight" of faith (Php 1:27, 30; 2Ti 2:3; 4:7). your messenger--literally, "apostle." The "apostles" or "messengers of the churches" (Ro 16:7; 2Co 8:23), were distinct from the "apostles" specially commissioned by…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:25

• Church
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• Minister, Christian
• Philippi

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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