Philippians 2:25

Ἀναγκαῖον δὲ ἡγησάμην Ἐπαφρόδιτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν καὶ συνεργὸν καὶ συστρατιώτην μου ὑμῶν δὲ ἀπόστολον καὶ λειτουργὸν τῆς χρείας μου πέμψαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς
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.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
Ἀναγκαῖον
G316 A-NSN
anankaios
necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
  • necessary
    • what one can not do without, indispensable
      • "connected by bonds of nature or friendship"what ought according to the law of duty be done, what is required by the circumstances
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
ἡγησάμην
G2233 V-ADI-1S
hēgeomai
to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider
  • to lead
    • to go before
      • "to be a leader
      • to rule, command
        • "to have authority over"a prince, of regal power, governor, viceroy, chief, leading as respects influence, controlling in counsel, overseers or leaders of the churches"used of any kind of leader, chief, commander"the leader in speech, chief, spokesman
    to consider, deem, account, think
Ἐπαφρόδιτον
G1891 N-ASM-P
epaphroditos
lovely
Epaphroditus, a Christian
  • an associate with Paul in the ministry
τὸν
G3588 T-ASM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀδελφὸν
G80 N-ASM
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
    • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
      • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
συνεργὸν
G4904 A-ASM
synergos
a co-laborer, i.e., coadjutor
  • a companion in work, fellow worker
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
συστρατιώτην
G4961 N-ASM
systratiōtēs
a co-campaigner, i.e., (figuratively) an associate in Christian toil
  • a fellow soldier
    • "an associate in labors and conflicts for the cause of Christ
μου
G3450
mou
of me
  • I, me, my, of me
ὑμῶν
G5216
hymōn
of (from or concerning) you
  • of yours
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
ἀπόστολον
G652 N-ASM
apostolos
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (___%___apostle___%___) (with miraculous powers)
  • a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
    • specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ
      • "in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers
      • of Barnabas
        • "of Timothy and Silvanus
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
λειτουργὸν
G3011 N-ASM
leitourgos
a public servant, i.e., a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man)
  • a public minister, a servant of the state
    • "a minister, servant
    • so of military laborers
      • "of the temple
      • of one busied with holy things
        • "of a priest
      of the servants of a king
τῆς
G3588 T-GSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
χρείας
G5532 N-GSF
chreia
employment, i.e., an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • necessity, need
    • "duty, business
μου
G3450
mou
of me
  • I, me, my, of me
πέμψαι
G3992 V-AAN
pempō
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι (as a stronger form of εἶμι) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and G4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
  • to send
    • to bid a thing to be carried to one
      • "to send (thrust or insert) a thing into another
πρὸς
G4314 PREP
pros
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated)
  • to the advantage of
    • "at, near, by"to, towards, with, with regard to
ὑμᾶς
G5209
hymas
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
  • you

Ἀναγκαῖον δὲ ἡγησάμην Ἐπαφρόδιτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν καὶ συνεργὸν καὶ συστρατιώτην μου ὑμῶν δὲ ἀπόστολον καὶ λειτουργὸν τῆς χρείας μου πέμψαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς
25
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.
Cross References

Philippians 4:18

ἀπέχω δὲ πάντα καὶ περισσεύω· πεπλήρωμαι δεξάμενος παρὰ Ἐπαφροδίτου τὰ παρ' ὑμῶν ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας θυσίαν δεκτήν εὐάρεστον τῷ θεῷ
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

Παῦλος δέσμιος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ καὶ Τιμόθεος ὁ ἀδελφὸς Φιλήμονι τῷ ἀγαπητῷ καὶ συνεργῷ ἡμῶν
1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,

Philippians 4:3

καὶ ἐρωτῶ καὶ σέ σύζυγε γνήσιε συλλαμβάνου αὐταῖς αἵτινες ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ συνήθλησάν μοι μετὰ καὶ Κλήμεντος καὶ τῶν λοιπῶν συνεργῶν μου ὧν τὰ ὀνόματα ἐν βίβλῳ ζωῆς
3
And I entreat 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

θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί θεοῦ γεώργιον θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε
9
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Colossians 1:7

καθὼς καί ἐμάθετε ἀπὸ Ἐπαφρᾶ τοῦ ἀγαπητοῦ συνδούλου ἡμῶν ὅς ἐστιν πιστὸς ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν διάκονος τοῦ Χριστοῦ
7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

1 Thessalonians 3:2

καὶ ἐπέμψαμεν Τιμόθεον τὸν ἀδελφὸν ἡμῶν καὶ διάκονον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ συνεργὸν ἡμῶν ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς τὸ στηρίξαι ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλέσαι ὑμᾶς περὶ τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν
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 Corinthians 8:22

συνεπέμψαμεν δὲ αὐτοῖς τὸν ἀδελφὸν ἡμῶν ὃν ἐδοκιμάσαμεν ἐν πολλοῖς πολλάκις σπουδαῖον ὄντα νυνὶ δὲ πολὺ σπουδαιότερον πεποιθήσει πολλῇ τῇ εἰς ὑμᾶς
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.

Hebrews 3:1

Ὅθεν ἀδελφοὶ ἅγιοι κλήσεως ἐπουρανίου μέτοχοι κατανοήσατε τὸν ἀπόστολον καὶ ἀρχιερέα τῆς ὁμολογίας ἡμῶν Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν
1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

Philemon 1:24

Μάρκος Ἀρίσταρχος Δημᾶς Λουκᾶς οἱ συνεργοί μου
24
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.

2 Timothy 2:3

σὺ οὖν κακοπάθησον ὡς καλὸς στρατιώτης Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
3
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 25:13

כְּצִנַּת-שֶׁלֶג׀ בְּיוֹם קָצִיר צִיר נֶאֱמָן לְשֹׁלְחָיו וְנֶפֶשׁ אֲדֹנָיו יָשִֽׁיב׃
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.

Colossians 4:11

καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰοῦστος οἱ ὄντες ἐκ περιτομῆς οὗτοι μόνοι συνεργοὶ εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ οἵτινες ἐγενήθησάν μοι παρηγορία
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.

2 Corinthians 11:7

Ἢ ἁμαρτίαν ἐποίησα ἐμαυτὸν ταπεινῶν ἵνα ὑμεῖς ὑψωθῆτε ὅτι δωρεὰν τὸ τοῦ θεοῦ εὐαγγέλιον εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν
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?

2 Corinthians 2:13

οὐκ ἔσχηκα ἄνεσιν τῷ πνεύματί μου τῷ μὴ εὑρεῖν με Τίτον τὸν ἀδελφόν μου ἀλλὰ ἀποταξάμενος αὐτοῖς ἐξῆλθον εἰς Μακεδονίαν
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.

John 17:18

καθὼς ἐμὲ ἀπέστειλας εἰς τὸν κόσμον κἀγὼ ἀπέστειλα αὐτοὺς εἰς τὸν κόσμον·
18
As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
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