so that what you can be proud of may increase because of me in Christ Jesus, when I come back to you.

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.

since it was because of the work of Christ that he almost died. He risked his life so that he could make up for your inability to serve me.

Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.