Philippians 2:25-30

Philippians 2:25-30

[25] Yet  I supposed  it necessary  to send  to  Epaphroditus,  brother,  and  companion in labour,  and  fellowsoldier,  but  messenger,  and  he that ministered  wants.  [26] For  longed after  all,  and  was full of heaviness,  because  that ye had heard  that  he had been sick.  [27] For  indeed  he was sick  nigh  unto death:  but  God  had mercy  on him;  and  not  on him  but  also,  I should have  sorrow  upon  sorrow.  [28] I sent  him  therefore  the more carefully,  that,  him  again,  ye may rejoice,  and that I  the less sorrowful.  [29] Receive  him  therefore  in  the Lord  with  all  gladness;  and  hold  such  in reputation:  [30] Because  for  the work  of Christ  he was nigh  unto  death,  not regarding  his life,  to  supply  lack  of service  toward 

What does Philippians 2:25-30 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Another messenger would arrive in Philippi before either Paul or Timothy. Epaphroditus would carry this epistle to its destination. Paul wrote this pericope to prepare for a proper reception of its courier and to draw attention to Epaphroditus" humility.