Philippians 2:25 (WEB)
But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need,
Catechism · 1
“In the New Testament the word "liturgy" refers not only to the celebration of divine worship but also to the proclamation of the Gospel and to active charity.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 1:23; Acts 13:2; Rom 15:16, 27; 2 Cor 9:12; Phil 2:14-17, 25, 30.
Fathers and councils · 2
Eusebius of Caesarea
“For he had innumerable fellow-laborers, or “fellow-soldiers,” as he called them, and most of them were honored by him with an imperishable memorial, for he gave enduring testimony concerning them in his own epistles.” — editor's note: Philip. ii. 25; Philem. 2.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“When the report of the departure of the excellent man, my colleague, was still uncertain among us, my beloved brethren, and I was wavering doubtfully in my opinion on the matter, I received a letter sent to me from you by…” — editor's note: Fabian, bishop of Rome. [Cyprian’s “colleague,” but their bishop. See Greek of Philip. ii. 25. He is an example to his brethren: such the simple position of a…
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Cross-references · 7
Cited together in Catechism §1070.
Cited together in Catechism §1070.
Cited together in Catechism §1070.
Cited together in Catechism §1070.
Cited together in Catechism §1070.
Cited together in Catechism §1070.
Cited together in Catechism §1070.