KJV King James Version
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Philippians 2:22
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
WEB World English Bible
But you know the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.
ASV American Standard Version
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and the proof of him ye know, that as a child serveth a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news;
Surrounding context — Philippians 2
19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
24 But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.
25 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.
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Original-language word links
These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
τὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoδὲG1161 · dethenδοκιμὴνG1382 · dokimētestαὐτοῦG846 · autosit/s/heγινώσκετε,G1097 · ginōskōto knowὅτιG3754 · hotithat/since: thatὡςG5613 · hōsas/whenπατρὶG3962 · patērfatherτέκνονG5043 · teknonchildσὺνG4862 · sunwithἐμοὶG1473 · egōI/weἐδούλευσενG1398 · douleuōbe a slaveεἰςG1519 · eistowardτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoεὐαγγέλιον.G2098 · euangeliongospel
Cross-references
1 Corinthians 4:17For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.2 Corinthians 2:9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.2 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, [my] dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.1 Timothy 1:2Unto Timothy, [my] own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.1 Timothy 1:18This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;Acts 16:3-12Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.2 Corinthians 8:22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which [I have] in you.Titus 1:4To Titus, [mine] own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.2 Timothy 3:10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,Philippians 2:20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.2 Corinthians 8:24Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
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