Phili 2:25, 4:10, 18 | PNT | STEP | Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus . He will now send back Epaphroditus, the messenger they had sent to Paul with their offerings, one who had been so welcome, a "brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier".

Philippians 2:25

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus. He will now send back Epaphroditus, the messenger they had sent to Paul with their offerings, one who had been so welcome, a "brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier".

Philippians 4:10

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly. Because of the proof of affection furnished in the relief they sent to him by the hands of Epaphroditus.

That now at the last your care of me hath flourished again. They had before been careful to supply his needs. See 4:16 2Co 11:9.

Wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. They had always been ready to care for him, but lacked means of communicating with him. In those times there were no systems of exchange, and all money had to be sent by messengers.

Philippians 4:18

An odour of a sweet smell. The incense offered in the temple worship was very fragrant.

A sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. Their offerings were like incense, like a sacrifice with which God was well pleased.