# Epaphroditus
This is the name of a man sent by the Philippian church to minister to Paul in prison.
# fellow worker and fellow soldier
"fellow believer who works and struggles along with us". Here Paul is speaking of Epaphroditus as if he were a soldier. He means that Epaphroditus is trained and is dedicated to serving God, no matter how great the hardship he must suffer.
# your messenger and servant for my needs
"who brings your messages to me and helps me when I am in need"