Philippians 2:25
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
But I thoughtἡγησάμην
(ēgēsamēn)
2233: to lead, supposefrom agó
it necessaryἈναγκαῖον
(anankaion)
316: necessaryfrom anagké
to sendπέμψαι
(pempsai)
3992: to senda prim. word
to you Epaphroditus,Ἐπαφρόδιτον
(epaphroditon)
1891: Epaphroditus, a Christianfrom epi and Aphrodité (name of Gr. goddess, Venus in Rom. myth.)
my brotherἀδελφὸν
(adelphon)
80: a brotherfrom alpha (as a cop. prefix) and delphus (womb)
and fellow workerσυνεργὸν
(sunergon)
4904: a fellow workerfrom sun and the same as ergon
and fellow soldier,συστρατιώτην
(sustratiōtēn)
4961: a fellow soldierfrom sun and stratiótés
who is alsoδὲ
(de)
1161: but, and, now, (a connective or adversative particle)a prim. word
your messengerἀπόστολον
(apostolon)
652: a messenger, one sent on a mission, an apostlefrom apostelló
and ministerλειτουργὸν
(leitourgon)
3011: a public servant, a minister, a servantfrom laos and ergon
to my need;χρείας
(chreias)
5532: need, businessakin to chraomai


















KJV Lexicon
αναγκαιον  adjective - accusative singular neuter
anagkaios  an-ang-kah'-yos:  necessary; by implication, close (of kin) -- near, necessary, necessity, needful.
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
ηγησαμην  verb - aorist middle deponent indicative - first person singular
hegeomai  hayg-eh'-om-ahee:  to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider -- account, (be) chief, count, esteem, governor, judge, have the rule over, suppose, think.
επαφροδιτον  noun - accusative singular masculine
Epaphroditos  ep-af-rod'-ee-tos:  Epaphroditus, a Christian -- Epaphroditus.
τον  definite article - accusative singular masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
αδελφον  noun - accusative singular masculine
adephos  ad-el-fos':  a brother near or remote -- brother.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
συνεργον  adjective - accusative singular masculine
sunergos  soon-er-gos':  a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor -- companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
συστρατιωτην  noun - accusative singular masculine
sustratiotes  soos-trat-ee-o'-tace:  a co-campaigner, i.e. (figuratively) an associate in Christian toil -- fellowsoldier.
μου  personal pronoun - first person genitive singular
mou  moo:  of me -- I, me, mine (own), my.
υμων  personal pronoun - second person genitive plural
humon  hoo-mone':  of (from or concerning) you -- ye, you, your (own, -selves).
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
αποστολον  noun - accusative singular masculine
apostolos  ap-os'-tol-os:  a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (apostle) (with miraculous powers) -- apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λειτουργον  noun - accusative singular masculine
leitourgos  li-toorg-os':  a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man) -- minister(-ed).
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
χρειας  noun - genitive singular feminine
chreia  khri'-ah:  employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution -- business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
μου  personal pronoun - first person genitive singular
mou  moo:  of me -- I, me, mine (own), my.
πεμψαι  verb - aorist active middle or passive deponent
pempo  pem'-po:  to dispatch, especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield -- send, thrust in.
προς  preposition
pros  pros:  a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward
υμας  personal pronoun - second person accusative plural
humas  hoo-mas':  you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) -- ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need;

King James Bible
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus--my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need--

International Standard Version
Meanwhile, I thought it best to send Epaphroditus—my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need—back to you.

NET Bible
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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But now a matter has compelled me to send Epaphroditus to you, a brother who is a helper and worker with me, but your Apostle and a Minister of my needs,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I feel that I must send Epaphroditus-my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier-back to you. You sent him as your personal representative to help me in my need.

King James 2000 Bible
Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
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