Philippians 2:25

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.

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  • Phil 4:18 : 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
  • Phlm 1:1-2 : 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved and fellow laborer, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that is in your house:
  • Phlm 1:24 : 24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.
  • Phil 4:3 : 3 And I ask you also, true companion, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with my other fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
  • 2 Tim 2:3-4 : 3 Therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.
  • Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus;
  • Col 1:7 : 7 As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you;
  • Col 4:11 : 11 And Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.
  • 1 Thess 3:2 : 2 And sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith:
  • Prov 25:13 : 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
  • John 17:18 : 18 As you have sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
  • 1 Cor 3:9 : 9 For we are workers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building.
  • 2 Cor 2:13 : 13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went from there into Macedonia.
  • 2 Cor 8:22-23 : 22 And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now much more diligent because of the great confidence we have in you. 23 If anyone inquires about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you; or if our brothers are inquired about, they are messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
  • 2 Cor 11:7-9 : 7 Did I commit a sin by humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God freely? 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages from them, to serve you. 9 And when I was with you and in need, I was a burden to no one: for what I lacked the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied. And in all things I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.

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    26For he longed for you all, and was distressed, because you had heard that he was sick.

    27For indeed he was sick nearly unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

    28I sent him therefore the more eagerly, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

  • Phlm 1:12-13
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    12I am sending him back to you. Therefore, receive him, that is, my own heart:

    13Whom I wished to keep with me, so that he might minister to me in your place in my chains for the gospel:

  • Phil 2:30
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    30Because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

  • Phil 2:22-24
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    22But you know his proven character, that, as a son with his father, he has served with me in the gospel.

    23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.

    24But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

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    22But meanwhile, also prepare a lodging for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

    23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you;

    24Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.

  • Phil 2:17-20
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    17Yes, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

    18For the same reason, you also should rejoice and rejoice with me.

    19But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.

    20For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.

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    7Tychicus will tell you all about my circumstances, who is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord:

    8Whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he may know your situation and comfort your hearts;

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    15For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever;

    16No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord?

    17If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me.

  • 1 Thess 3:2
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    2And sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith:

  • Eph 6:21-22
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    21But that you also may know my affairs, and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things:

    22Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that you might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

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    16For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again for my needs.

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    1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved and fellow laborer,

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

  • Phil 1:24-26
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    24Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you.

    25And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;

    26That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

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    18But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

    19But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

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    7As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you;

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    7Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

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    14Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my affliction.

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    22And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now much more diligent because of the great confidence we have in you.

    23If anyone inquires about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker concerning you; or if our brothers are inquired about, they are messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

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    8Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you to do what is fitting,

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    12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

  • Col 1:24-25
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    24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the church:

    25Of which I was made a minister, according to the stewardship of God given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God;

  • 2 Cor 2:3
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    3And I wrote this to you so that when I come, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

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    9And when I was with you and in need, I was a burden to no one: for what I lacked the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied. And in all things I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.

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    10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last your care for me has flourished again; in which you were also caring, but you lacked opportunity.

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    1Therefore, my dearly beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

  • 2 Cor 1:16
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    16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

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    9Do your diligence to come to me quickly;

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    19For I know that this will turn out for my salvation through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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