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Paul calls Epaphroditus his brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, and says he is the Philippians’ messenger and minister to Paul’s need: Philippians 2:25. Epaphroditus became ill and nearly died, and Paul says the church should welcome and honor people like him because he risked his life for the work of Christ: Philippians 2:27–30.
25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
26since he longed for you all, and was very troubled, because you had heard that he was sick.
27For indeed he was sick, nearly to death, but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow on sorrow.
28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
30because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.