30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
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I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 19-30)Paul takes particular notice of two good ministers; for though he was himself a great apostle, and laboured more abundantly than they all , yet he took all occasions to speak with respect of those who were far his inferiors. I. He speaks of Timothy, whom he intended to send to the Philippians, that he might have an account of their state. See Paul’s care of the churches, and the comfort he had in…
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