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Philippians 2:20

Philippians 2:20

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

For I have no man like-minded; literally, of equal soul (comp. , "Thy friend, which is as thine own soul"). "Timotheus,' says Bengel, "is a second Paul: where he is, there you should think that I myself am present."

Others, not so well, explain the words, "I have no one like Timothy." The expression must, of course, be limited to those present at the moment, and available for the mission: it cannot in-elude St. Luke.

Who will naturally care for your state ( ὅστις); such as will care. Naturally; with a true, genuine affection. Timothy's love for St. Paul as his spiritual father will inspire him with genuine love for those who were so dear to St.

Paul. Care is a strong word, μεριμνήσει, will be anxious (comp. ).

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