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Justin Edwards' Family Bible NT (1851)

Philippians 4:3

True yoke - fellow; a person whose name and office are to us unknown. The words may possibly be addressed to Epaphroditus, the bearer of the epistle, whom, as present, he does not think it necessary to name.

Labored with me; not in preaching-as public teachers-but in ways appropriate to women, exerting their influence to promote the success of the gospel. Pious women may do much to promote the cause of Christ, and in a way which shall furnish increasing evidence that God has enrolled their names among the heirs of heaven.

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  • The Bible Study New Testament

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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