Philippians 2:25
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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 2:25
What Does Philippians 2:25 Mean?
Philippians 2:25 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 25 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 2:25 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:18“But 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.”Philemon 1:1“Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,”Philemon 1:2“And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:”2 Corinthians 8:23“Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.”Philippians 4:3“And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”2 Corinthians 9:12“For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;”Colossians 1:7“As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;”Proverbs 25:13“As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.”Luke 10:2“Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.”2 Corinthians 8:22“And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.”Colossians 4:11“And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”1 Thessalonians 3:2“And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:”2 Timothy 2:3“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”Philemon 1:24“Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.”Hebrews 3:1“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”2 Corinthians 11:7“Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?”Ephesians 6:22“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.”John 17:18“As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.”2 Corinthians 2:13“I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.”
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