Philippians 1:24

1:24 but it is more vital for your sake that I remain ¹  in the body. ² 

Philippians 2:25

2:25 But for now ³  I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, ⁴  coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger ⁵  and minister ⁶  to me in my need. ⁷ 

[1:24]  ¹ tn Grk “But to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.”

[1:24]  ² tn Grk “the flesh.”

[2:25]  ³ tn Grk “But.” The temporal notion (“for now”) is implied in the epistolary aorist (“I have considered”), for Epaphroditus was dispatched with this letter to the Philippians.

[2:25]  ⁴ tn Grk “my brother” instead of “For he is my brother.” Verse 25 constitutes one sentence in Greek, with “my brother…” functioning appositionally to “Epaphroditus.”

[2:25]  ⁵ tn Grk “apostle.”

[2:25]  ⁶ tn The Greek word translated “minister” here is λειτουργός (leitourgo").

[2:25]  ⁷ tn Grk “servant of my need.”