But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state... Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. 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 2:9, 23-25)
Here three visits to Philippi are proposed in a distinct order. Epaphroditus was to set out at once, and plainly to be the bearer of the letter. Timothy was to follow immediately after the apostle’s liberation was decided, but not before. St. Paul himself hoped also to revisit them before long.
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Author: T. R. Birks
Keywords: Epaphroditus, Paul in prison, Paul's imprisonment, Paul's inprisonment, Journeys of Paul, Paul's journeys, Paul's travels
Bible reference(s): Philippians 2:9, Philippians 2:23-25
Source: Horae Apostolicae (London: The Religious Tract Society, 1850).
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