Philippians 2:22

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“But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.”

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BSBPD

“But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“and the proof of him ye know, that as a child <FI>serveth<Fi> a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 2:22 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 16:3Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, so he took him and circumcised him on account of the Jews in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
  2. 1 Corinthians 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
  3. 2 Corinthians 2:9My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
  5. 2 Corinthians 8:22And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
  6. 2 Corinthians 8:24In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
  7. Philippians 2:20I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.
  8. 1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  9. 1 Timothy 1:18Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
  10. 2 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
  11. 2 Timothy 3:10You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
  12. Titus 1:4To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

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