Person
Epaphroditus
The Philippians' messenger and minister to Paul's need — brother, fellow-worker, fellow-soldier — who was sick nigh unto death and gambled his life for the work of Christ (Php 2:25-30).
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Biography
Key Data
- Era
- 1st century AD
- Titles
- Messenger of Philippi
- Tags
- epaphroditus · philippians
Epaphroditus in Scripture
2 verses use this name, in 1 book. Open a book to read its mentions here. Text: Berean Standard Bible. Names repeat in Scripture — some of these verses may speak of another person called Epaphroditus.
First namedPhilippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.Last namedPhilippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
New Testament1 book · 2 mentions
Philippians2 mentions
- Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
- Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Named alongside
Other people MannaFest has a page for whose name the text uses in Philippians 2 and Philippians 4. Each card shows the verse it came from. Scripture reuses names freely, so a page behind a name here may belong to another person who shares it.
TimothyThe young disciple from Lystra, son of a believing Jewish mother and a Greek father, who joined Paul on the second jour…Philippians 2:19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
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