Philippians 2:25

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} I counted it{G2233} necessary{G316} to send{G3992} to{G4314} you{G5209} Epaphroditus,{G1891} my{G3450} brother{G80} and{G2532} fellow-worker{G4904} and{G2532} fellow-soldier,{G4961} and{G2532} your{G5216} messenger{G652} and{G2532} minister{G3011} to{G5532} my{G3450} need;{G5532}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Yet{G1161} I supposed{G2233}{(G5662)} it necessary{G316} to send{G3992}{(G5658)} to{G4314} you{G5209} Epaphroditus{G1891}, my{G3450} brother{G80}, and{G2532} companion in labour{G4904}, and{G2532} fellowsoldier{G4961}, but{G1161} your{G5216} messenger{G652}, and{G2532} he that ministered{G3011} to my{G3450} wants{G5532}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    I supposed it necessary to sende brother Epaphroditus vnto you my companion in laboure and felowe soudier youre Apostel and my minister at my nedes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Neuertheles I thoughte it necessary to sende vnto you the brother Ephraditus, which is my companyon in laboure and felowe soudyer, and youre Apostell, and my mynister at my nede,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But I supposed it necessarie to sende my brother Epaphroditus vnto you, my companion in labour, and fellowe souldier, euen your messenger, and he that ministred vnto me such things as I wanted.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But I supposed it necessarie to sende to you Epaphroditus, my brother and companion in labour, & felowe souldier, but your Apostle, and the minister of my neede.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and minister to my need;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And I thought `it' necessary Epaphroditus -- my brother, and fellow-workman, and fellow-soldier, and your apostle and servant to my need -- to send unto you,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.

Referenced Verses

  • Phil 4:18 : 18 I have received full payment, and more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
  • Phlm 1:1-2 : 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and coworker, 2 to Apphia, our beloved sister, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house:
  • Phlm 1:24 : 24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers.
  • Phil 4:3 : 3 Yes, and I ask you, true companion, to help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
  • 2 Tim 2:3-4 : 3 Endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the affairs of civilian life; instead, they strive to please the one who enlisted them.
  • Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.
  • Col 1:7 : 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
  • Col 4:11 : 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only ones among the circumcision who are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
  • 1 Thess 3:2 : 2 And we sent Timothy, our brother, and God's servant, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith.
  • Prov 25:13 : 13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his master’s soul.
  • John 17:18 : 18 As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world.
  • 1 Cor 3:9 : 9 For we are God’s coworkers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
  • 2 Cor 2:13 : 13 I had no peace in my spirit because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
  • 2 Cor 8:22-23 : 22 We are also sending with them our brother, who has often proved diligent in many matters and is now even more so because of his great confidence in you. 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:7-9 : 7 Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge? 8 I robbed other churches by taking support from them to serve you. 9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Phil 2:26-28
    3 verses
    81%

    26 Since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard he was sick.

    27 Indeed, he was so sick he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

    28 For this reason, I am all the more eager to send him so that when you see him again, you may rejoice and I may be less anxious.

  • Phlm 1:12-13
    2 verses
    77%

    12 I am sending him back to you—he is my very heart.

    13 I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.

  • Phil 2:30
    77%

    30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.

  • Phil 2:22-24
    3 verses
    75%

    22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

    23 Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.

    24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

  • Phlm 1:22-24
    3 verses
    75%

    22 At the same time also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

    23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,

    24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers.

  • Phil 2:17-20
    4 verses
    74%

    17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

    18 In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

    19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged when I learn about your circumstances.

    20 For I have no one else like him, who will genuinely care about your concerns.

  • Col 4:7-9
    3 verses
    74%

    7 Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

    8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts.

    9 With him is Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

  • Phlm 1:15-17
    3 verses
    73%

    15 For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever.

    16 No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the physical relationship and in the Lord.

    17 If then you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.

  • 1 Thess 3:2
    73%

    2 And we sent Timothy, our brother, and God's servant, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith.

  • Eph 6:21-22
    2 verses
    72%

    21 So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything.

    22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts.

  • Phil 4:16
    72%

    16 For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once to meet my needs.

  • Phlm 1:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and coworker,

    2 to Apphia, our beloved sister, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house:

  • Phil 1:24-26
    3 verses
    71%

    24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.

    25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

    26 so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.

  • Phil 4:18-19
    2 verses
    71%

    18 I have received full payment, and more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

    19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

  • Col 1:7
    71%

    7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

  • Phil 1:7
    71%

    7 It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.

  • Phil 4:14
    71%

    14 Yet it was kind of you to share in my troubles.

  • 2 Cor 8:22-23
    2 verses
    70%

    22 We are also sending with them our brother, who has often proved diligent in many matters and is now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

    23 As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

  • Phlm 1:8
    70%

    8 For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

  • Col 4:12
    70%

    12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

  • Col 1:24-25
    2 verses
    70%

    24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

    25 I have become its servant according to the commission God gave me for you, to fully proclaim the word of God,

  • 2 Cor 2:3
    70%

    3 I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

  • 2 Cor 11:9
    70%

    9 And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept and will continue to keep myself from being a burden to you in any way.

  • Phil 4:10
    70%

    10 I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked the opportunity to show it.

  • Phil 4:1
    70%

    1 So then, my dear and longed-for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
    70%

    16 I planned to pass through your area on my way to Macedonia, and then come back to you from Macedonia, so you could assist me on my journey to Judea.

  • 2 Tim 4:9
    70%

    9 Be diligent to come to me quickly.

  • Phil 1:19
    69%

    19 For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will result in my deliverance.

  • 1 Thess 3:5
    69%

    5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know about your faith, lest somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor might have been in vain.

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