• In other words, Epaphroditus became their opportunity to give to the ministry.

• He rose UP, took the trip, and represented the Philippian church.

• What was “lacking in (their) service to (him-Paul)” was an inability to get their gifts to him. Remember, as I mentioned last week, Philippi was 800 miles east of Rome, over mountains, desert, rough terrain, the Adriatic Sea… 6 weeks!

Who was Epaphroditus?

• He was: Paul’s “brother” Fellow Worker, Fellow Soldier, Messenger, Minister with Compassion for the church, Worthy of honor, and willing to die for the cause of Christ.