Philippians 2:24-26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 but I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon.[a]
Epaphroditus. 25 With regard to Epaphroditus,[b] my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister in my need, I consider it necessary to send him to you.(A) 26 For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was ill.
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- 2:24 I myself will also come soon: cf. Phil 1:19–25 for the significance of this statement.
- 2:25 Epaphroditus: sent by the Philippians as their messenger (literally, “apostle”) to aid Paul in his imprisonment, he had fallen seriously ill; Paul commends him as he sends him back to Philippi.
Philippians 2:24-26
New International Version
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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