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Php_2:26. State of mind ( ἦν with participle) of Epaphroditus, which supplied the motive for the ἀναγκ . ἡγησ . κ . τ . λ .[141]
The imperfect is used ( ἦν ), because Paul transports himself to the time when the readers shall receive this epistle. Then is Epaphroditus again among them; but he was previously longing, etc.
ἀδημονῶν ] in anxiety. Comp. on Mat_26:37.
ὅτι ἠσθ .] that he was sick. How the Philippians received this information, remains an open question, as also how Epaphroditus learned that they had heard it.
[141] The supposition that Paul, in specifying this ground, wished to prevent the so speedy return of the man from being interpreted to his disadvantage (Hofmann), assumes the existence of a certain distrust, for which there is no basis in the text. Besides, Epaphroditus had in fact accomplished the purpose of his mission.