21. All the others put their own business ahead of Jesus Christ’s business.
22. You know his character, how he labors with me for the gospel like a son works with his father.
23. So he is the one that I hope to send as soon as I find out how things turn out here for me.
24. I trust in the Lord that I also will visit you soon.
25. I think it is also necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. He is my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier; and he is your representative who serves my needs.
26. He misses you all, and he was upset because you heard he was sick.