Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest are faithful messengers to those who send them; they refresh the spirit of their masters.
Philippians 2:25 - New Revised Standard Version Still, I think it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus—my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister to my need; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition However, I thought it necessary to send Epaphroditus [back] to you. [He has been] my brother and companion in labor and my fellow soldier, as well as [having come as] your special messenger (apostle) and minister to my need. American Standard Version (1901) But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need; Common English Bible I think it is also necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. He is my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier; and he is your representative who serves my needs. Catholic Public Domain Version Now I have considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and co-worker, and fellow soldier, and an attendant to my needs, but your Apostle. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow labourer, and fellow soldier, but your apostle, and he that hath ministered to my wants. |
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest are faithful messengers to those who send them; they refresh the spirit of their masters.
Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them.
As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.
For we are God's servants, working together; you are God's field, God's building.
but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said farewell to them and went on to Macedonia.
for he has been longing for all of you, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
This you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf,
And Jesus who is called Justus greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the sake of your faith,
Therefore, brothers and sisters, holy partners in a heavenly calling, consider that Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,