Philippians 2:19-25
Models for Ministry
2:19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged by hearing news about you.
2:20 For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.
2:21 Others are busy with their own concerns, not those of Jesus Christ.
2:22 But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.
2:23 So I hope to send him as soon as I know more about my situation,
2:24 though I am confident in the Lord that I too will be coming to see you soon.
2:25 But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.