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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:25-30

Epaphroditus. I. HIS NAME MEANS " LOVELY ." It was not uncommon; it was assumed by the dictator Sulla; it was the name of a freedman of Nero, the master of the philosopher Epictetus. It is derived from the name of the goddess ἀφροδίτη he like the corresponding Latin word venustus from Venu s. But the character of this Epaphroditus was evidently: 1 . "Lovely" in the Christian sense. He seems to have been, like Jonathan, lovely and pleasant in his life. Like Daniel, he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:25-30

True laborers for Christ. "Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus," etc. Epaphroditus, it would seem, had been sent from the Church at Philippi to Paul at Rome, with supplies for his temporal necessities. In the execution of his commission he had fallen sick, and now, having reached convalescence, he longed to return home in order to relieve the anxieties of his friends, who had heard of his indisposition. The text presents to us two genuine , if not model, workers for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:25-30

Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus was a member of the Philippian Church who brought the contributions from that Church to St. Paul at Rome. While in the imperial city, he threw himself so zealously into the work of the apostle as to bring on an illness and seriously endanger his life. Recovering, he feared that his friends at Philippi might be over-anxious about him, and was desirous to return to them as soon as possible. St. Paul, therefore, commended him to the Philippians, in this letter which... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:25

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus - Epaphroditus is nowhere else mentioned but in this Epistle; see Philippians 4:18. All that is known of him, therefore, is what is mentioned here. He was from Philippi, and was a member of the church there. He had been employed by the Philippians to carry relief to Paul when he was in Rome Philippians 4:18, and while in Rome he was taken dangerously sick. News of this had been conveyed to Philippi, and again intelligence had been brought... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:25-27

Philippians 2:25-27. Yet I supposed it necessary to send Epaphroditus Back immediately, who is near and dear to me as a brother and companion in labour A fellow-labourer in the work of the Lord; and fellow-soldier “So he seems to call him, to show how full of danger the work of the gospel was in that age, to those who executed it faithfully; and that the sincere preachers of it, together with the martyrs who sealed it with their blood, formed a noble army commanded by Christ, which was... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

Timothy and Epaphroditus (2:19-30)For an example of self-denying humility and service, Paul refers them to Timothy. They will have a chance to meet Timothy again soon, as Paul is sending him to Philippi to help the church through its problems. Paul trusts that Timothy will return to him with the good news that the Philippians are united in love once again (19-20). Most people are too concerned with looking after themselves to stop and think how they can help others, but Timothy gives himself... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:25

supposed. Same word in Philippians 2:3 (esteem) and Philippians 2:6 (thought). to. App-104 . Epaphroditus , See Philippians 4:18 . companion in labour . Greek. sunergos, fellowlabourer, I as Philippians 4:3 ; &c. fellowsoldier . Greek. sustratiotes. Only here and Phm. Philippians 1:2 . messenger = apostle. App-189 . he that ministered = minister. App-190 . wants . See Philippians 4:16 (necessity), Philippians 4:19 (need). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:25

But I counted it necessary to send you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need.Paul must have regarded Epaphroditus very highly. Note the five titles given to him.I counted it necessary to send ... This is what the scholars call an epistolary aorist and refers to something Paul was in the process of doing, not to something already done. Another instance of it is in Philippians 2:28. In all likelihood, Epaphroditus was the one who... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 2:25

Philippians 2:25. But your messenger, &c.— But your Apostle, and who is now to act for me with you; or, the ready minister to the relief of my necessities, by whose faithful hand I received that liberal supply, which your pious friendship so cheerfully advanced. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:25

25. I supposed—"I thought it necessary." to send—It was properly a sending Epaphroditus back ( :-). But as he had come intending to stay some time with Paul, the latter uses the word "send" (compare :-). fellow soldier—in the "good fight" of faith (Philippians 1:27; Philippians 1:30; 2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 4:7). your messenger—literally, "apostle." The "apostles" or "messengers of the churches" (Romans 16:7; 2 Corinthians 8:23), were distinct from the "apostles" specially commissioned by... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:25-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:25-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:25-30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:25-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:19-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:25

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:25

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 2:25

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:25

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