²⁵ But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker^(A) and fellow soldier,^(B) who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.^(C)

³ Join with me in suffering,^(A) like a good soldier^(B) of Christ Jesus.

⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.