Philippians 2:25
I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need
Epaphroditus is described as a brother to Paul, showing the deep affection shared between the two, that has been formed and forged by working together in gospel partnership, engaged in the same conflict (see 1v30). He has been sent by the Philippians to Paul as a messenger and minister - helping him on their behalf. So often, the relationships we see in churches are superficial and shallow, talking the christian jargon but concealing what's going on deep down and with no real shared mission other than getting what we think we "need" from the church. Gospel partnership forges deep bonds as we strive to see the gospel advance.
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