2:19
We now get an interlude in the “theological” stuff, with Paul talking about Timothy and Epaphroditus. However, it is not unrelated. Both Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of the sort of servant behaviour and heart that Paul has been advocating. The material here is also related to Paul’s and the Philippian’s current circumstances. Paul desires to send Timothy to the Philippians soon. Paul cares for them and wants to hear good news about how they are responding to the current circumstances (i.e. persecution and self-centred “evangelists”).
2:20
Paul speaks very highly of Timothy. Timothy had worked with Paul over a long period. The two pastoral letters to Timothy testify to the relationship between the two. Moreover, Paul knows that Timothy will have genuine concern for the Philippians. Earlier he has spoken of those who preach the gospel from false motives, and maybe Paul is concerned that some such teachers may seek to take advantage of the Philippians.
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