Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Student Workbook, SW16

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D O I N G J U S T I C E A N D L O V I N G M E R C Y : C O M P A S S I O N M I N I S T R I E S

That We May Be One (continued)

D. Paul’s unique words for his partners in the Gospel

1. Co-worker ( synergos ), Rom. 16.3, 7, 9, 21; 2 Cor. 8.23; Phil. 2.25; 4.3; Col. 4.7, 10, 11, 14; Philem. 1, 24.

2. Co-prisoner ( synaichmalotos ), Col. 4.10; Philem. 23

3. Co-slave ( syndoulos ), Col. 1.7, 4.7

4. Co-soldier ( systratiotes ) Phil. 2.25; Philem. 2

5. Co-laborer ( synatheleo ), Phil. 4.2-3

E. A brief listing of Paul’s partners in ministry (these accompanied him at every phase and effort of the work, with diverse backgrounds, giftings, tasks, and responsibilities along the way of his ministry)

1. John Mark (Col. 4.10; Philem. 24)

2. Artistarchus (Col. 4.10; Philem. 24)

3. Andronicus and Junia (Rom. 16.7)

4. Philemon (Philem. 1)

5. Epaphroditus (same as Epaphras) (Col. 1.7; Philem. 23; Phil. 2.25)

6. Clement (Phil. 4.3)

7. Urbanus (Rom. 16.9)

8. Jesus (Justus) (Col. 4.11)

9. Demas (who later apostocized in the world), (Col. 4.14; Philem. 24; 2 Tim. 4.20)

10. Tychicus (Col. 4.7; Phil. 4.3)

11. Archippus (Philem. 2)

12. Euodia (Phil. 4.2-3)

13. Syntyche (Phil. 4.2-3)

14. Tertius (Rom. 16.22)