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Berean Standard Bible

“But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.”

Philippians 2:22

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In Philippians 2 Paul explains that he hopes to send Timothy to the church and speaks warmly of his character. He contrasts Timothy with those who look to their own interests.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

World English Bible (WEB)

But you know the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.

King James Version (KJV)

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child [serveth] a father, [so] he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But his quality is clear to you; how, as a child is to its father, so he was a help to me in the work of the good news.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the proof of him you know, that as a child serveth a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pero la experiencia de él habéis conocido, que como hijo á padre ha servido conmigo en el evangelio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero ustedes ya conocen la buena conducta de Timoteo. Él, como un hijo junto a su padre, ha trabajado conmigo en anunciar el evangelio.

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