Philippians 2:25

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;
World English Bible (WEB)
Yet{G1161} I supposed{G2233}{(G5662)} it necessary{G316} to send{G3992}{(G5658)} to{G4314} you{G5209} Epaphroditus{G1891}, my{G3450} brother{G80}, and{G2532} companion in labour{G4904}, and{G2532} fellowsoldier{G4961}, but{G1161} your{G5216} messenger{G652}, and{G2532} he that ministered{G3011} to my{G3450} wants{G5532}.
KJV with Strongs
(25) Now I was lead that it's necessary to send Epaphroditus (Handsome) to you. My fellow brother, worker, soldier and now your ambassador and a servant to my need.
The F.O.G
[25] Meanwhile, I think it's necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs—like a trusted ambassador returning home.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I thought it necessary Epaphroditus—my brother, and fellow-workman, and fellow-soldier, and your apostle and servant to my need—to send unto you,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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