22. But you know his worth, how as a child with a father he served along with me in the cause of the gospel.
23. He it is, then, whom I hope to send as soon as I see how things go with me,
24. but I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon.
25. With regard to Epaphroditus, my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier, your messenger and minister in my need, I consider it necessary to send him to you.