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Epaphroditus and Paul
How Epaphroditus and Paul are linked in Scripture, with every passage where their stories cross.
How they are linked
Epaphroditus served Paul.
Epaphroditus was the Philippians' messenger to Paul, "he that ministered to my wants", and brought him their gifts. He fell "sick nigh unto death", and Paul sent him back to them.
your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants
Philippians 2:25, King James Version
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death
Philippians 2:27, King James Version
I sent him therefore the more carefully
Philippians 2:28, King James Version
having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you
Philippians 4:18, King James Version
Where they cross: Philippians 2:25-30
Notes are commentary, checked against the cited verses in a separate review. Quoted words are Scripture.
Every passage, in order
Philippians 2:25-30
25Yet 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.
26For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
27For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Philippians 4:18
18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
King James Version