“For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.”
For I have no one else like him—kamikoi (of like spirit, with shared mind) reiterates Timothy's uniqueness. The absence of others with Timothy's disposition is lament: the Philippians' mutual-concern community is rare. Paul's struggle for unity (chapter 1) finds its resolution in Timothy, who embodies the mind of Christ. His rarity underscores how countercultural Christ-shaped community is.
Church Fathers on Philippians 2:20
He had said, “have fallen out unto the progress of the Gospel; so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole prætorian guard.” Philippians 1:12-13 Again, “Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith.” Philippians 2:17 By these words he strengthened them. Perchance they might suspect that his former words were spoken just to comfort them. What then? “I send Timothy unto you,” says he; for they desired to hear all things that…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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