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I. THEIR FELLOWSHIP.

1. Brethren.

2. Companions in toil and conflict.

II. THEIR CONSEQUENT SYMPATHY WITH EACH OTHER.

1. They respect each other's wishes.

2. Help each other's joys.

3. Minister to each other's wants.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: 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.

WEB: But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;