Bible Characters & Character Studies
Epaphroditus
First appears at Philippians 2:25
First named in Scripture at Philippians 2:25 — read the chapter.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
fair, graceful; belonging to Aphrodite or Venus the messenger who came from Phillipi to the apostle when he was a prisoner at Rome (Phil. 2:25-30; 4:10-18). Paul mentions him in words of esteem and affection. On his return to Philippi he was the bearer of Paul’s letter to the church there.