Phil 2:25; Phil 4:18.
Epaphroditus (Gr. Epaphroditos, “beloved” or “beautiful”; very common Gr. name). Messenger from Philippi through whom the church sent gifts to Paul during his 1st imprisonment in Rome (Phi 4:18). While in Rome he fell seriously ill, and when he recovered he was sent to his church with the Epistle to the Philippians.
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
wanted greek. Macedonian Christian, who helped the apostle Paul and brought him the donations and alms of the faithful of the Philippian Church, a mission during which he fell ill and returned to his Church, Phil 2, 25-30; 4, 10-20.
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
(gr., Epaphroditus, beautiful). Messenger sent by the Philippian church with gifts for the imprisoned Paul (Phi 4:18). Recovering from a serious illness, Epaphroditus longed to return to his restless flock. Paul greatly appreciated him as a brother, collaborator, and fellow soldier, and sent him back to Philippi with his epistle (Phi 2:25-30).
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
(handsome).
Phi12Chr 2:25-30.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
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Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
(Good looking, desirable). Believer of the church of Philippi that he was the bearer of an offering of it for Paul when he was imprisoned in Rome. The apostle calls him “my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, your messenger, and minister to my needs” (Phil 2:25). The word “messenger” in the original is “apostle”. E. “was sick, about to die,” of which the Philippians heard. † œShe was grievously distressed † when she learned that his illness had alarmed the brothers (Phil 2: 26-27). Given this, Paul decided to send him back to Philippi.
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
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vet, = “kind, attractive”. A believer who brought gifts from Philippi to Paul. When he was with Paul in Rome, he became seriously ill. The deep affection that existed between him and the believers at Philippi is evidenced by his pain that they had learned of his illness. He risked his life for his association with Paul in prison (Phil. 2:25; 4:18).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
(from a root meaning: †œfoam upward† ).
Faithful Christian of the Philippi (Macedonia) congregation who was sent with a gift to Paul, then a prisoner in Rome (c. 59-61 CE). (Phil 2:25; 4:18) During his stay in Rome, Epaphroditus † † †was sick almost to the point of death; but God had mercy on him† . News of his illness reached the Philippians, who may have inquired about him out of concern. As Epaphroditus longed to see the Philippians and was despondent that they had come to know of his illness, Paul saw fit to send him back as soon as he recovered, and entrusted his letter to the Philippian congregation. The apostle encouraged the brethren to give him “the customary welcome in the Lord” and to continue to “hold such men in esteem.” Epaphroditus had been in danger, almost to the point of death, because of the work of the Lord. (Phil 2:25-30) Epaphroditus should not be confused with Epaphras of Colossae.
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
Macedonian Christian from Philippi. There is no ground to regard it as the Epaphras of Col. 1.7; 4.12, or Flm. 23. His name means ‘handsome’ or ‘charming’. Paul calls him “your messenger” (hymōn apostolon, Phil. 2.25), where the word used is more frequently translated elsewhere as “apostle”. This does not mean that Epaphroditus fulfilled this function in the Philippian church; he was simply a messenger (cf. 2 Cor. 8.23) who brought the present from the church to Paul, a prisoner in Rome. He became seriously ill, possibly as a result of overindulging in the journey between Philippi and Rome, or serving Paul in Rome. °vm says “ignoring his life” (see Phil. 2.30), but °vrv2 it has, more correctly, “exposing his life.” The word used is paraboleusamenos‘having risked his life’, from paruboleuesthai‘make a bet, venture’.
Bibliography. J. Agar Beet, “Epaphroditus and the gift from Philippi”, The Expositor, 3rd series, 9, 1889, pp. 64ff; CO Buchanan, “Epaphroditus’ Sickness and the Letter to the Philippians”, EQ 36, 1964, pp. 157ff.
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Douglas, J. (2000). New Biblical Dictionary: First Edition. Miami: United Bible Societies.
Source: New Bible Dictionary