“I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious.” (Phil. 2:28)

“Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.” (Phil. 2:27)

“for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.” (Phil. 2:26)

“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” (Phil. 2:25)

“I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.” (Phil. 2:23-24)

“But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.” (Phil. 2:22)

“For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.” (Phil. 2:21)

“I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.” (Phil. 2:19-20)

"Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me." (Phil. 2:18)

"Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all." (Phil. 2:17)