Philippians 2:19-24

Philippians 2:19-24

[19] But  I trust  in  the Lord  Jesus  to send  Timotheus  shortly  that  I also  may be of good comfort,  when I know  state.  [20] For  I have  no man  likeminded,  who  will naturally  care  state.  [21] For  all  seek  their own,  not  the things which are  Jesus  Christ's.  [22] But  ye know  the proof  of him,  that,  as  a son  with the father,  he hath served  with  in  the gospel.  [23] Him  therefore  I hope  to send  presently,  so soon as  I  how  [24] But  I trust  in  the Lord  that  also  myself  shall come  shortly. 

What does Philippians 2:19-24 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The apostle"s reference to his present sufferings ( Philippians 2:17-18) led him to tell the Philippians about his plans. He wanted to send Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi. He said things about those two faithful fellow workers that would assure their warm reception when they arrived. Paul"s descriptions of them have lasting value because they were such good examples of men who possessed the mind of Christ. They were, therefore, true partners in the gospel.
"In this epistle every single reference Paul makes to another person is made in connection with that person"s koinonia, his partnership in the gospel. Timothy and Epaphroditus, except for Paul himself, stand as the most prominent of these." [1]