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But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
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A Portrait of Partnership
Paul honors Epaphroditus with a series of glowing titles: "brother," "fellow-worker," and "fellow-soldier." Commentators see this as an ascending scale of commendation, moving from shared faith (brother), to shared ministry (worker), to shared struggle and danger (soldier). This demonstrates the deep, multi-faceted nature of Christian partnership and provides a model for how we should value those who serve alongside us in the faith.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:25). Epaphroditus is mentioned nowhere else except in t…
I counted it (ηγησαμην). Epistolary aorist from the point of view of the readers.
Epaphroditus (Επαφροδιτο…
19th Century
Anglican
Epaphroditus.—The name was often shortened to Epaphras. But it was a common name; therefore, any identification with the Epaphras …
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The second of Paul’s messengers to Philippi, and the one whose forthcoming trip was the immediate occasion for this letter, was Epaphroditus, menti…
16th Century
Protestant
I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus. After having encouraged them with the promise of his own coming and that of Timothy, h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus , &c.] In the mean while, before either he or Timothy could …
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It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…