EPAPHRODITUS
GRACE EMBASSY EPAPHRODITUS (Philippians 2:25-30) Epaphroditus was one of the lay members of the Philippians Church. He was the messenger of the Philippians Church through whom the Church (at Philippi) sent their material offerings to Paul (Php 4:18). Also, he was sent by the Church as a person dedicated to be with him (i.e. Paul) in Rome to help him during his confinement. Epaphroditus became dangerously ill while his stay in Rome and was almost to the point of death Epaphroditus did not quit Paul citing selfish reasons Firstly, Epaphroditus was very brave to have accepted the call of helping out Paul, who was accused of a capital crime. This reason itself would have been sufficient for most to stay away from Paul. However, Epaphroditus, bravely faced this fact, travelled all the way from Philippi to Rome (distance!) and stayed in Rome to help Paul. After this he fell dangerously ill. Even though Epaphroditus became seriously ill, he di