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Philippians 2:22
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
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Philippian believers from his imprisonment, contrasting Timothy with self-seeking figures and preparing to recommend him for a future assignment.
The words — δοκιμὴν (dokimēn) means "proven worth" or "tested quality," and γινώσκετε (ginōskete) translates to "you know," establishing that the community has already witnessed Timothy’s reliability firsthand.
The thread — The pattern of testing and apostolic correspondence appears in 1 Corinthians 4:17, where Timothy is dispatched to remind the church of Paul’s conduct, and 1 Timothy 1:2, which identifies Timothy as a true child in the faith.
Why it lands — The verse states that Timothy has served alongside Paul to advance the gospel, and it asks readers to measure ministry by demonstrated gospel service rather than personal ambition, trusting God’s timing for deployment.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 4:17 That 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.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9 My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
- 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Acts 16:3 Paul 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 Corinthians 8:22 And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Timothy, 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,
- 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
- 2 Corinthians 8:24 In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
- Philippians 2:20 I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.