Two Honorable Men Text: : Philippians 2:19~30 Series: Uncommon Joy #7

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Two Honorable Men Text: : Philippians 2:19~30 Series: Uncommon Joy #7

Today’s Text: Philippians 2:19~30

Timothy A Son with a servant-heart Philippians 2:19~24

19 But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, Philippians 2 19 But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. (NASB)

20 For I have no one else of kindred spirit Philippians 2 20 For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus. (NASB)

22 But you know of his proven worth, Philippians 2 22 But you know of his proven worth, that he served with me in the furtherance of the gospel like a child serving his father. (NASB)

23 Therefore I hope to send him immediately, Philippians 2 23 Therefore I hope to send him immediately, as soon as I see how things go with me; 24 and I trust in the Lord that I myself also will be coming shortly. (NASB)

1) Kindred Spirit 20 For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. (NASB)

Like-minded (same souled) Genuinely care about your interest Philippians 2 20 For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; (Holman CSB) Like-minded (same souled) Genuinely care about your interest

2) Genuine Concern for others 20 For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. (NASB)

21 For they all seek after their own interests, Philippians 2 21 For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus. (NASB)

Not self seeking but Christ seeking Philippians 2 21 Most people around here are looking out for themselves, with little concern for the things of Jesus. (MSG) Not self seeking but Christ seeking

by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, Philippians 2:2 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. (NASB)

for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. (NASB)

3) Servant’s heart 22 But you know of his proven worth, that he served with me in the furtherance of the gospel like a child serving his father. (NASB)

22 But you know his qualifications, Philippians 2 22 But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel. (NET) A son A proven servant

Epaphroditus A minister and friend Philippians 2:25~30

25 But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, Philippians 2 25 But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need; (NASB)

26 because he was longing for you all and was distressed Philippians 2 26 because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. (NASB)

27 For indeed he was sick to the point of death, Philippians 2 27 For indeed he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow. (NASB)

28 Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly Philippians 2 28 Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you. (NASB)

29 Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, Philippians 2 29 Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; (NASB)

30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, Philippians 2 30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me. (NASB)

18 But I have received everything in full Philippians 4 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. (NASB)

and minister to my need; Philippians 2 25 … Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, … your messenger and minister to my need; (NASB)

Parabolani Riskers for the sake other

30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, Philippians 2 30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me. (NASB) Work of Christ Risked life in serve

So then… Welcome & Honor

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, Philippians 2 29 So then, Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, (NIV)

29 So welcome him in the Lord with great joy. (NET) Philippians 2 29 So welcome him in the Lord with great joy. (NET) 29 Receive him then in the Lord with all joy (NASB) 29 Give him a grand welcome, a joyful embrace! (MSG)

29 … give him the honor that people like him deserve. (NET) Philippians 2 29 … give him the honor that people like him deserve. (NET) 29 … hold men like him in high regard. (NASB) 29 … honor and highly appreciate men like him. (Holman)