24 And I am convinced in the Lord that I myself will arrive shortly also.

Epaphroditus’ Mission

25 But I considered it[a] necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, but your messenger and servant of my need, 26 because he was longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 2:25 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

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

25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker(B) and fellow soldier,(C) who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.(D) 26 For he longs for all of you(E) and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

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