Philippians 2:25
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.
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- Phil 4:18 : 18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
- Phlm 1:1-2 : 1 ¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house.
- Phlm 1:24 : 24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.
- Phil 4:3 : 3 Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
- 2 Tim 2:3-4 : 3 Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.
- Heb 3:1 : 1 Jesus and Moses Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,
- Col 1:7 : 7 You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave– a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf–
- Col 4:11 : 11 And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts, these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
- 1 Thess 3:2 : 2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
- Prov 25:13 : 13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
- John 17:18 : 18 Just as you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.
- 1 Cor 3:9 : 9 We are coworkers belonging to God. You are God’s field, God’s building.
- 2 Cor 2:13 : 13 I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and set out for Macedonia.
- 2 Cor 8:22-23 : 22 And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you. 23 If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
- 2 Cor 11:7-9 : 7 Or did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you could be exalted, because I proclaimed the gospel of God to you free of charge? 8 I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you! 9 When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
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- Phil 2:26-283 verses81%
26 Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.
27 In fact he became so ill that he nearly died. But God showed mercy to him– and not to him only, but also to me– so that I would not have grief on top of grief.
28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you can rejoice and I can be free from anxiety.
- Phlm 1:12-132 verses77%
12 I have sent him(who is my very heart) back to you.
13 I wanted to keep him with me so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel.
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30 since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me.
- Phil 2:22-243 verses75%
22 But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.
23 So I hope to send him as soon as I know more about my situation,
24 though I am confident in the Lord that I too will be coming to see you soon.
- Phlm 1:22-243 verses75%
22 At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.
23 Concluding Greetings Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.
24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my colaborers, greet you too.
- Phil 2:17-204 verses74%
17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice together with all of you.
18 And in the same way you also should be glad and rejoice together with me.
19 Models for Ministry Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged by hearing news about you.
20 For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.
- Col 4:7-93 verses74%
7 Personal Greetings and Instructions Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
8 I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.
9 I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
- Phlm 1:15-173 verses73%
15 For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,
16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord.
17 Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.
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2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
- Eph 6:21-222 verses72%
21 Farewell Comments Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.
22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
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16 For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.
- Phlm 1:1-22 verses71%
1 ¶ Salutation From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,
2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house.
- Phil 1:24-263 verses71%
24 but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.
25 And since I am sure of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for the sake of your progress and joy in the faith,
26 so that what you can be proud of may increase because of me in Christ Jesus, when I come back to you.
- Phil 4:18-192 verses71%
18 For I have received everything, and I have plenty. I have all I need because I received from Epaphroditus what you sent– a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, very pleasing to God.
19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
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7 You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave– a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf–
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7 For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.
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14 Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.
- 2 Cor 8:22-232 verses70%
22 And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.
23 If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
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8 Paul’s Request for Onesimus So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,
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12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
- Col 1:24-252 verses70%
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body– for the sake of his body, the church– what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.
25 I became a servant of the church according to the stewardship from God– given to me for you– in order to complete the word of God,
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3 And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.
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9 When I was with you and was in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia fully supplied my needs. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
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10 Appreciation for Support I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me.(Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)
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1 Christian Practices So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
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16 and through your help to go on into Macedonia and then from Macedonia to come back to you and be helped on our way into Judea by you.
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9 Travel Plans and Concluding Greetings Make every effort to come to me soon.
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19 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
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5 So when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter somehow tempted you and our toil had proven useless.