• Philippians 2:25
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 25 ἀναγκαῖον Necessary δὲ but ἡγησάμην I considered ᾿Επαφρόδιτον Epaphroditus τὸν the ἀδελφὸν brother καὶ and συνεργὸν fellow worker καὶ and συνστρατιώτην fellow soldier μου, of me, ὑμῶν of YOU δὲ but ἀπόστολον apostle καὶ and λειτουργὸν public worker τῆς of the χρείας need μου, of me, πέμψαι to send πρὸς toward ὑμᾶς, YOU,

  • Philippians 2:25
    King James Version

    • 25 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.

  • Philippians Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:25

      Epaphroditus: A trustworthy Christian in the congregation in Philippi who is mentioned only in this letter. He was sent to Rome to deliver a gift to Paul, who was a prisoner at the time. Epaphroditus likely intended to remain in Rome long enough to be of further assistance to Paul. However, Epaphroditus fell sick “nearly to the point of death,” and this led to his returning to Philippi earlier than expected.​—Php 2:27, 28; see study notes on Php 2:26, 30.

      fellow worker: See study notes on Ro 16:3; 1Co 3:9.

      envoy: Or “apostle.” Paul here uses the Greek word for “apostle” (a·poʹsto·los) in its general sense, which can mean “sent one,” “envoy,” or “messenger.” Epaphroditus was sent out as a representative of the Philippi congregation with a gift for Paul, then a prisoner in Rome.