22. But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child a father, he has served with me in the work of the glad tidings.
23. Him therefore I hope to send immediately, as soon as I shall see how it goes with me:
24. but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall soon come;
25. but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need,