# 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"