Read Full ChapterBut I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;
World English Bible (WEB)
Yet{G1161} I supposed{G2233}{(G5662)} it necessary{G316} to send{G3992}{(G5658)} to{G4314} you{G5209} Epaphroditus{G1891}, my{G3450} brother{G80}, and{G2532} companion in labour{G4904}, and{G2532} fellowsoldier{G4961}, but{G1161} your{G5216} messenger{G652}, and{G2532} he that ministered{G3011} to my{G3450} wants{G5532}.
Strong's King James
(25) Now I was lead that it's necessary to send Epaphroditus (Handsome) to you. My fellow brother, worker, soldier and now your ambassador and a servant to my need.
The F.O.G
[25] Meanwhile, I think it's necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs—like a trusted ambassador returning home.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I thought it necessary Epaphroditus—my brother, and fellow-workman, and fellow-soldier, and your apostle and servant to my need—to send unto you,
Young's Literal Translation
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