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Having sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
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Commentators highlight Paul's wisdom in sending Timothy and Erastus. Timothy was familiar with the churches in Macedonia from a previous journey. Erastus was a respected public official in Corinth, likely the city treasurer, making him a wise choice for a mission that involved organizing a large financial collection for the church in Jerusalem.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Timotheus. Timothy. He was a proper person to send there to visit the churches, as he had been there before with Paul when they were estab…
Timothy and Erastus (Τιμοθεον κα Εραστον). Paul had sent Timothy to Corinth (1 Corinthians 4:17) and had requested kin…
19th Century
Anglican
Timotheus and Erastus. Light is thrown on the mission of the former by 1 Corinthians 4:17. He was sent on in advance t…
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Before going to Jerusalem, Paul sent Timothy and Erastus into Macedonia while he remained “in the province of Asia” somewhat longer—which probably …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So he sent into Macedonia To Philippi, or Thessalonica, or Berea, or some of the places there, to let them know of h…
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