"But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need;"     Philippians 2:25

Contrary to thoughts that Paul was one man on a mission from God, we see here that this is not the case. Throughout the letters penned by Paul, we see men such as Epaphroditus that were raised up by the Lord and stood along side in the unity of the Spirit with him in the furtherance of the gospel. Brothers and fellow workers and soldiers, ministering in unison, all to the glory of God.  Pastor Russell