20 For I have no man likeminded, [1] who will naturally care for your state.

Other Translations of Philippians 2:20

New International Version

20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.

English Standard Version

20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.

The Message

20 I have no one quite like Timothy. He is loyal, and genuinely concerned for you.

New King James Version

20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.

New Living Translation

20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:20

Commentary on Philippians 2:19-30

(Read Philippians 2:19-30)

It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had sorrowed for him when he was sick. It seems, his illness was caused by the work of God. The apostle urges them to love him the more on that account. It is doubly pleasant to have our mercies restored by God, after great danger of their removal; and this should make them more valued. What is given in answer to prayer, should be received with great thankfulness and joy.