Philippians 2:25

New International Reader's Version

But I think it’s necessary to send Epaphroditus back to you. He is my brother in the Lord. He is a worker and a soldier of Christ together with me. He is also your messenger. You sent him to take care of my needs.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:13

A messenger trusted by the one who sends him is like a drink cooled by snow at harvest time. He renews the spirit of his master.

John 13:16

What I’m about to tell you is true. A slave is not more important than his master. And a messenger is not more important than the one who sends him.

John 17:18

You sent me into the world. In the same way, I have sent them into the world.

Romans 16:3

Greet Priscilla and Aquila. They work together with me in serving Christ Jesus.

Romans 16:9

Greet Urbanus. He works together with me in serving Christ. And greet my dear friend Stachys.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We work together to serve God. You are like God’s field. You are like his building.

2 Corinthians 2:13

But I still had no peace of mind. I couldn’t find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to the believers at Troas and went on to Macedonia.

Philippians 2:26

He longs for all of you. He is troubled because you heard he was sick.

Philippians 4:18

I have received my full pay and have more than enough. I have everything I need. That’s because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent. They are a sweet-smelling offering. They are a gift that God accepts. He is pleased with it.

Philippians 4:3

My true companion, here is what I ask you to do. Help these women, because they have served at my side. They have worked with me to spread the good news. So have Clement and the rest of those who have worked together with me. Their names are all written in the book of life.

Colossians 1:7

You learned the good news from Epaphras. He is dear to us. He serves Christ together with us. He faithfully works for Christ and for us among you.

Colossians 4:11

Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. They are the only Jews who have worked together with me for God’s kingdom. They have been a comfort to me.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

Philemon 1:24

Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke work together with me. They also send you greetings.

Hebrews 3:1

Holy brothers and sisters, God chose you to be his people. So keep thinking about Jesus. We embrace him as our apostle and our high priest.