Philippians 2:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 He it is, then, whom I hope to send as soon as I see how things go with me, 24 but I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon.[a]
Epaphroditus. 25 With regard to Epaphroditus,[b] my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister in my need, I consider it necessary to send him to you.(A)
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- 2:24 I myself will also come soon: cf. Phil 1:19–25 for the significance of this statement.
- 2:25 Epaphroditus: sent by the Philippians as their messenger (literally, “apostle”) to aid Paul in his imprisonment, he had fallen seriously ill; Paul commends him as he sends him back to Philippi.
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