1 Corinthians 15:58

15:58 So then, dear brothers and sisters, ¹  be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Romans 16:21

16:21 Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my compatriots. ² 

Romans 16:2

16:2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and provide her with whatever help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many, including me.

Colossians 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ³  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

Philippians 2:19-22

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. ⁴  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.

Philippians 2:1

Christian Unity and Christ’s Humility

2:1 Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, ⁵  any affection or mercy, ⁶ 

Philippians 3:2

3:2 Beware of the dogs, ⁷  beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh! ⁸ 

[15:58]  ¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.

[16:21]  ² tn Grk “kinsmen, relatives, fellow countrymen.”

[1:1]  ³ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

[2:20]  ⁴ tn Grk “For I have no one who is like-minded who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare.”

[2:1]  ⁵ tn Or “spiritual fellowship” if πνεύματος (pneumato") is an attributive genitive; or “fellowship brought about by the Spirit” if πνεύματος is a genitive of source or production.

[2:1]  ⁶ tn Grk “and any affection and mercy.” The Greek idea, however, is best expressed by “or” in English.

[3:2]  ⁷ sn Dogs is a figurative reference to false teachers whom Paul regards as just as filthy as dogs.

[3:2]  ⁸ tn Grk “beware of the mutilation.”