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</html>";s:4:"text";s:25906:"In Philippians 2:25-27 Paul mentioned his good friend Epaphroditus, who had been very sick. The church in Philippi had evidently sent Epaphroditus as their representative–as a member of the family–to bring supplies to Paul (2:25). He is apparently sent to Philippi and perhaps returns with a monetary gift from that church for Paul (Philippians 2:19; 4:15-16; Acts 18:5). Even though Paul was free to receive visitors, he was under house arrest. Epaphroditus was the delegate of the Christian community at Philippi, sent with their gift to Paul during his first Roman imprisonment. Later, Tychicus was with Paul in Rome during the apostle’s second Roman imprisonment, and Paul sent him to Ephesus in order to free up Timothy for a … Epaphroditus was a man who loved Jesus. His years of missionary work had taken their toll on his body. Setting Christology aside, Paul takes up apparently more practical concerns in verse 19. Paul, in 2:25, calls him "my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier." Upon fulfilling his commission, he stayed with Paul to minister to him in whatever way proved necessary. While visiting Paul, Epaphroditus became gravely ill and almost died. So, Epaphroditus’ recovery from illness is one of the reasons Paul rejoiced. To the Philippian saints, the Apostle Paul wrote, "Yet I suppose it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother and companion in labor, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and he that MINISTERED TO MY WANTS. Romans 15:26 states that “Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints […] In any case, we should note the way Paul calls Epaphroditus the Philippians’ “messenger” and “minister” to his needs in prison (v. 25). Forty years have passed since I hung around with the first Mike and about 34 since the second Mike. a threat of death hung over his head. 4:12 I have experienced times of need and times of abundance. While serving at Paul's side, Epaphroditus apparently became ill, almost died, and was later healed by God. It appears that he stayed in Rome for a period of time “ministering” to the needs of Paul. After Epaphroditus recovered from illness, Paul sent him back to the Philippians to ease them from worry; also to bring them Paul’s letter. "The three words are arranged in an ascending scale: common sympathy, common work, common danger and toil and suffering" (Lightfoot, l. c.). 4:11) Yes, Mark had grown in Paul’s estimation. But when Paul was arrested in Jerusalem, they lost sight of him for two years. Epaphroditus is mentioned in the letter to the Philippians as a member of the church at Philippi who travelled to Rome to bring a gift from the Philippian church to Paul while the apostle was in prison (Philippians 3:25-30). Unfortunately, in Rome, Epaphroditus was sick and almost died. Because the Philippians chose Epaphroditus to bring their gift to Paul, this church family obviously held Epap in high regard and trusted him. Epaphroditus: “Hold people like him in high regard” Epaphroditus was a member of the Philippian church. Philippians 4:17 "Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account." The letter with the twin theme of "joy and suffering," for which Paul gives examples of himself, Jesus, and Epaphroditus. An odour of a sweet smell - This does not mean that it was such an odor to Paul, but to God. Epaphroditus has been a spiritual blessing to Paul just as Paul has been to Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus appears to have been a tremendous help to Paul, and somehow, possibly as a result of caring for Paul (Philippians 2:30), Epaphroditus gets sick and nearly dies. The apostle Paul did not write Philippians in response to a crisis, as he did with Galatians and Colossians. All the loving thoughts, and all the material expressions of them which Epaphroditus brought to Paul were fragrant with the perfume of the Philippians' love, 'an odour of a sweet smell, acceptable' to Paul as to Paul's Lord. He praised him as “my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier” (Phil.2:25). [9] Consequently, this praise for Epaphroditus would serve to encourage the church in Philippi since he is one of their own. We are studying Epaphroditus the strenuous worker that we have read about in Philippians 2:25-30. Problem: In the Book of Acts, Paul healed the sick and even raised the dead (Acts 20:9–10).On one occasion he even healed everyone in an entire city (Acts 28:9).But here, he apparently could not even heal a needed coworker. We're continuing our three-part study of, "Model Spiritual Servants." Epaphroditus was a member of the church in Philippi. Epaphroditus was a native Philippian who had been sent to bring the church’s gift to Paul – which we will see more about later in the letter – and to bring greetings to Paul and to see how he is – that Epaphroditus might report back to the church in Philippi. His name was common and later came to mean loving or lovely. Why did he not simply heal Epaphroditus? They actually raised people from the dead. He was the one bringing a gift of money to Paul. Paul will send Timothy “so that [Paul] may be cheered by news of you” and because Timothy “will be genuinely concerned for your welfare” (vv. Epaphroditus even more distressed when he hears how they are anxious about him. But, Paul implored those benefiting from Epaphroditus’ sacrifice to joyfully welcome him in the Lord. 19-20). Paul was very much relieved, he said, to find that, as things went along, Epaphroditus did … He must have run errands for Paul and done various other tasks for Paul outside of his home. You see in verses 27-30 that he nearly died from an illness. Philippians 2:25-30 says this about Epaphroditus, “My brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and … Paul understood and appreciated the immense value of this brother. Epaphroditus was the delegate of the Christian community at Philippi, sent with their gift to Paul during his first imprisonment at Rome or at Ephesus. And their concern for him, expressed through the gift and the sending of Epaphroditus, provided encouragement, helped him recover his optimism and joy. Epaphroditus put his life on the line to fulfill the desire of the Philippians to meet Paul’s needs in prison. In Paul’s biography portrays Epaphroditus as a commendable character and a kindly person as well as a dear companion to Paul. Firstly, Epaphroditus was very brave to have accepted the call of helping out Paul, who was accused of a capital crime. Paul’s thankfulness was without any trace of selfishness. However, once in Rome with Paul, calamity struck. And as for the gift of healing, we read of a co-worker of Paul’s, Epaphroditus, who fell seriously ill during this time (Phil. Though Paul suffered in a Roman prison he willingly commissioned his trusted friend to serve other friends at a church hundreds of miles away in Philippi. Epaphroditus to Rome to bring the gift to Paul. Epaphroditus to deliver the gift and minister to Paul (2:25). He is sent as Paul's emissary to bring teaching and healing to the troubled church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 4:17-21). Though Paul suffered in a Roman prison, he willingly commissioned his trusted friend to serve other friends at a church hundreds of miles away in Philippi. 4, 15-18). Since he was a humble servant of God, He was willing to help Paul in a personal way as well. The apostle Paul, because he had the gift of healing, therefore, was able to perform this. Occasionally Timothy would lean in closer with his hand on Paul’s shoulder, and Paul would wince. Philippians Key verse(s) from which letter: "Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back forever—no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. When Paul was imprisoned in Rome the Philippian church dispatched Epaphroditus with a gift to meet Paul’s needs (Phil.4:18). That is the help Paul received from Epaphroditus. The sad news was that there was a rift in the fellowship, and an increasing rift. Paul, now a prisoner in Rome, summoned Timothy by letter. They did not know where he was. Think about that. In his fervor to serve the Lord by serving Paul, Epaphroditus became seriously ill and, in fact, almost died. 4. Epaphroditus stayed with Paul, helping until he took ill himself. It wasn’t an easy job and certainly carried with it a number of risks as he would be transporting this financial gift a great distance. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. Epaphroditus did not quit Paul citing selfish reasons. They had chosen him to bring the apostle a financial love gift while he was imprisoned in Rome. Philippians 2:25 —If Paul had the gift of healing, why couldn’t he heal his coworker, Epaphroditus?. back") Epaphroditus, the messenger is regarded as a member of Paul's team. Not only did they intend for him to be the bearer of their gift; they also intended for him to stay in Rome and be Paul’s personal servant and attendant. Here’s what we know about him. This illness, as we will see in tomorrow’s study, occurred as Epaphroditus journeyed from Philippi to Rome with the gift for Paul, and it was so severe that word of it had spread back to the … Epaphroditus appears to have been a tremendous help to Paul, and somehow, possibly as a result of caring for Paul (Philippians 2:30), Epaphroditus gets sick and nearly dies. In his letter thanking the Philippians, Paul makes a point of telling the church that Epaphroditus recovered (Philippians 2:27),... See Peter and John's comments in Acts 3:12. The Philippians’ gift was twofold: they supported Paul financially, and they sent him a helper. This tells us that Epaphroditus brought the Philippians’ monetary gift to Paul in Rome, and this is confirmed in 4:18. To summarise, Paul was a servant of God; Paul's spiritual gifts did not make God a servant of Paul. I have all I need now that Epaphroditus has brought me all your gifts. While visiting Paul, Epaphroditus became gravely ill and almost died. Paul here movingly reveals his own reaction to Epaphroditus’ illness, which was so serious that he nearly died. Though unknown, these other gifts may have involved food, clothing, supplies, or personal items meant to assist Paul in his work. Epaphroditus - Not to be confused with Epaphras in the Letter to the Colossians in Asia Minor Colossians 1:7). Paul was in prison. Paul gives thanks for their generosity – v.10 “10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.” At the end of Chapter 2, we looked at Paul’s message about Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus was sent by his home congregation, the church at Philippi, to bring money and support to Paul during the apostle’s imprisonment in Rome. To supply what was lacking in your service toward me: Epaphroditus did this by actually bringing the support that the Philippians gave. So did Paul when it came to Epaphroditus. Paul also recognizes that “you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that [Paul] may be less anxious” (vv. This is exactly what the apostles did with the miraculous gift of healing. Epaphroditus delivered a gift to him from the believers at Philippi. 26, 28). "The three words are arranged in an ascending scale: common sympathy, common work, common danger and toil and suffering" (Lightfoot, l. c.). Paul’s rejoicing was for what the Lord was doing in them and through them more than what he personally received in the gift itself. When Paul wrote to the Philippians to thank them for their generosity, he could rightly describe Epaphroditus as “your envoy and private servant for my need.”—. This Epaphroditus has been sent by the Philippian church in Macedonia with gifts for Paul in Rome (Philippians 4:18). Having heard of Paul's confinement by unjust rulers, they sent him one of their members, Epaphroditus, with a gift as token of their sympathy. Writing instruments, ink, and other tools would have been especially useful to Paul at this point in his ministry. His name is only mentioned twice in ALL of scripture and both times by Paul in his letter to the church at Philippi – or the book of Philippians. But Epaphroditus didn’t just drop everything off and run. In the ancient Roman world, the families of prisoners were allowed to provide for them–food, clothing, and even books. So here is a boy who had a rather frail makeup, but he had a keen and eager spirit, and a loyal and tender heart. In Philemon 1:23, Paul refers to Epaphras as a "fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus" which again shows his faithfulness as a Christian. “…Epaphroditus … 2:30). To take out Epaphroditus would leave Paul desolate at this point and therefore God had mercy on the apostle as well. Let's open our Bibles for our time in God's Word this morning again to Philippians chapter 2. Paul refers to the gift as "things" (4:18), but in the context of the preceding verses (vv. The Gift to Paul from the Church at Philippi The saints at Philippi sent a financial gift to the Apostle Paul while he was under house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:30). i. Epaphroditus is a minister, an aide-de-camp, an assistant. Paul sends the letter with Epaphroditus to Philippi, giving him his highest commendation: "He came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for those services that you could not give me" (2:30). In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul tells of Epaphroditus, their messenger to him and his messenger back to them, who had fallen ill to the point that he was nearly dying but had convalesced enough to resume his duties. Because the Philippians chose Epaphroditus to bring their gift to Paul, this church family obviously held Epap in high regard and trusted him. 4:13 I am able to do all things thr… The Epistle to the Philippians, commonly referred to as Philippians, is a Pauline epistle of the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle and Timothy is named with him as co-author or co-sender. However, one man did: Epaphroditus. Paul calls him "my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier." Epaphroditus faithfully delivered the gift from his home church and then went above and beyond the call of duty. But, as he was also a Philippian, Paul "ought" to have said he was sending him "back" on any view of the passage. Paul said, “He nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete [or fill up] what was lacking” — same language — “in your service to me.” Now, what did he mean by “what was lacking” in their service? Paul had previously displayed the gift of healing. He regarded it as an offering which they had made to God himself; and he was persuaded that he would regard it as acceptable to him. Oh, by the way, Paul writes, “he nearly died for the work of Christ.” I suppose, if I were Epaphroditus, I’d think that was a fairly big deal. Paul calls him "my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier." While there Epaphroditus becomes sick, almost dies. In other words, Epaphroditus did more than just delivering a financial gift to Paul. The Philippians had sent him to Paul, in order to minister to Paul’s needs while in prison, to give him a financial gift, and also to bring news about the church to him. He is apparently sent to Philippi and perhaps returns with a monetary gift from that church for Paul (Philippians 2:19; 4:15-16; Acts 18:5). He is instructed how to appoint elders and deacons in the churches (1 Timothy 3). He accompanies Paul on his last trip to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4). He is at his side during his imprisonment. What did epaphroditus do? a gift to meet Paul’s earthly needs (4:18). What we do know for certain is that Epaphroditus was sent by the church at Philippi to the apostle Paul bearing a substantial financial gift (cf. In Philippians 2:30, Paul writes about Epaphroditus, who had just brought him gifts from the church in Philippi. 4:18), fell ill around the time Paul wrote to the Philippians (2:25–26). 2:22 But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel. Epaphroditus was evidently sent by the church at Philippi to the apostle Paul bearing a substantial financial gift (cf. When Ananias came to restore his sight, he called him “Brother Saul”. 3. He fell ill while in Rome and almost died, and after his recovery, Epaphroditus … Epaphroditus brought the gift to Paul, and he brought news from the church as well. Epaphroditus was the delegate of the Christian community at Philippi, sent with their gift to Paul during his first Roman imprisonment. Grateful recipients of relational generosity honor the gift and the giver. Epaphroditus was a Philippian sent by the church to care for Paul in prison, and to bring him the gifts Paul thanks them for in chapter 4. Epaphroditus is a Greek–his name means belonging to or favored by Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, whom the Romans called Venus. Epaphroditus: “Hold people like him in high regard” Epaphroditus was a member of the Philippian church. He had traveled over 700 miles to be with Paul, to bring a monetary gift and to help Paul out. So Paul sent him back. That he proved faithful and trustworthy is shown by what Paul wrote about him some years later. And Epaphroditus “has been longing for all of you” (v. 26). Beyond money, Paul was probably sent other helpful items. Though unknown, these other gifts may have involved food, clothing, supplies, or personal items meant to assist Paul in his work. Writing instruments, ink, and other tools would have been especially useful to Paul at this point in his ministry. (Phil. For the sake of the Philippians, Paul is going to send Epaphroditus back (28-30). Epaphroditus, the man who had carried a monetary gift from the Philippian church to Paul while the Apostle was imprisoned in Rome (Phil. 4:18), fell ill around the time Paul wrote to the Philippians (2:25–26). God graciously granted Epaphroditus health, and Paul sent his friend back home with the newly penned book of Philippians. The letter is addressed to the Christian church in Philippi. Not only did they intend for him to be the bearer of their gift; they also intended for him to stay in Rome and be Paul’s personal servant and attendant. God answered their prayers and he got well. 19-20). (4:10) The smell of tar from the ink filled the air as Paul’s rough fingers traced over the papyrus. Epaphroditus was the delegate of the Christian community at Philippi, sent with their gift to Paul during his first Roman imprisonment. Beyond money, Paul was probably sent other helpful items. 4:10 I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me (now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything). Epaphroditus was a Gentile, a native of Philippi, sent to visit Paul by the church there, and taking principally the gift of money collected by the congregation which was designed to help buy Paul some creature comforts while he was in prison, and perhaps also to … Perhaps the gift was no longer operational. Paul himself is now another example, for he is about to sacrifice the valuable help of Epaphroditus just at the time when he needs it most. Paul sees Epaphroditus' ministry to him as a uniquely spiritual act. Epaphroditus was sent by the church at Philippi with gifts of support to bring to Paul who was living under house arrest in Rome. 2. 4:18). 2:21 Others are busy with their own concerns, not the Lord’s. While there, he became very sick, so much so that he nearly died (Phil 2:25-30). In 1 Corinthians 4:17, Paul refers to Timothy as “my beloved and faithful child in the Lord.” Paul saw Timothy’s potential as a great spiritual leader and subsequently invested his whole heart in helping … Paul knows differently in the ministry he has received from Epaphroditus. Paul leaves Ephesus with the intention of returning to Jerusalem for the purpose of delivering the collection to the Jerusalem church at Pentecost. And of course, the physical presence of Epaphroditus not only ministered to Paul's earthly needs, but provided him with companionship and friendship to help him persevere all the more. Epaphroditus was sent to Paul by the church in Philippi to minister to his needs and to bring a gift to him. Paul calls these gifts "a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God." Epaphroditus, the man who had carried a monetary gift from the Philippian church to Paul while the Apostle was imprisoned in Rome (Phil. Paul's failure to do so helps nobody in the argument. Church of Philippi renewed their concern for Paul. Philippians 2:25. In what sense, then, was the service of the Philippians to Paul “lacking” and in what sense did Epaphroditus “fill up” what was lacking in their service? His name was common and later came to mean loving or lovely. He had lost everything when he, Dr. Luke and Aristarchus were shipwrecked on Malta. But I remember their influences well. And the "necessity" (2: … Later, in a vision to Ananias of Damascus, “the Lord” referred to him as “Saul, of Tarsus”. However, “God had mercy on him,” and he recovered. He did this on one occasion in Acts 20:9-12. He later returned to the Philippian believers with a letter from Paul, which we know as the New Testament book of Philippians. Epaphroditus became seriously ill. More than any other church, the believers in Philippi offered Paul material support for … Epaphroditus became dangerously ill while his stay in Rome and was almost to the point of death. In the process he became ill (vs. 27) and he almost died. Epaphroditus was a member of the Philippian church. They sent a gift to him by the hand of “Epaphroditus.” What they could not personally do, because distance prevented them, they delegated to “Epaphroditus” to do for them. But as he sent him back, he honored him. Risking His Life (2:26-30) But useful as Epaphroditus has been to Paul, he must send him home. " He is instructed how to appoint elders and deacons in the churches (1 Timothy 3). The Philippians had sent him to Paul, in order to minister to Paul’s needs while in prison, to give him a financial gift, and also to bring news about the church to him. He stayed with Paul for some time, supported Paul with his presence and conversations, and was probably involved in some way in Pauls ministry. Model Spiritual Servants, Part 3: Epaphroditus. Paul did not mention the exact nature of the problem. Grateful recipients of relational generosity honor the gift and the giver. Paul’s affection for Timothy was unquestionable. Finally, they heard that he was in Rome in prison. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of contentment, whether I go satisfied or hungry, have plenty or nothing. Paul intended to send either Tychicus or another man to Crete in order to give Titus a chance to visit Paul (Titus 3:12). Every one who came into contact with this super-grace believer was blessed by association. ministered to him time and time again. A hundred years ago a commentator, Marvin Vincent, I think gets it exactly right. Instead, he wrote to express his appreciation and affection for the Philippian believers. Apparently, the church at Philippi sent Epaphroditus to bring a gift to Paul in Rome, but somewhere along the way he got sick and almost died. In his letter thanking the Philippians, Paul makes a point of telling the church that Epaphroditus recovered (Philippians 2:27), and that he would return to them soon. Yet in Paul’s mind, Epaphroditus was a gift in an of himself to Paul. 4:18). 2:25-30) and Paul no longer had the gift of healing, and was no longer able to heal as he did only a few years earlier in Acts 28:9. In the book of Philippians it is documented how he almost lost his life in delivering a gift from the church in Philippi to the Apostle Paul. This reason itself would have been sufficient for most to stay away from Paul. 700 miles is a long way to travel today, by car; imagine back then. But in spite of his anxiety for the life of his friend, Paul did not heal him by exercising “the signs of an apostle” (2 Cor. 1. The sign gifts were no longer operating at the time that Paul wrote the Prison Epistles. We briefly note some general lessons which may be suggested by the picture of Epaphroditus as he stands by the side of Paul. In this week’s passage, he announces travel plans for Timothy and Epaphroditus. Recovering, he asked to return home, and Paul sent his letter to the Philippians back with Epaphroditus, and made sure Epaphrodi- So too with Epaphroditus. That name is Epaphroditus. Not only did Epaphroditus bring a gift, he was a gift. 4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance. In writing to the Philippians, Paul commends the gallantry of this selfless servant of Christ who came close to dying in seeking to bring a gift from the Philippians to Paul (Phil. 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