“And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose names are in the book of life.” (Philippians 4:3)
Often times we need help doing the Lord’s work. I am reminded of the four unnamed men who carried their paralyzed friend to see Jesus. Unable to get to the door of the house, they lifted the man up to the roof, broke a hole in it and lowered the man into the presence of Jesus. The man was healed, thanks to their unified faith effort.
The “yokefellow” mentioned in our text was probably his real name. His name described his workability. The women were Euodias and Syntyche, who although at odds with each other now, had labored with Paul in the gospel. “The women” perhaps include some women from Lydia’s household, the first converts in Philippi. There is Clement who is mentioned nowhere else in the Bible, but a co-laborer just the same. And then there were those whose names we will not know until we get to heaven. Their names are written in the book of life.
You may have strong opinions about how the Lord’s work and the church should be done. But remember, there are some dear precious saints who love the Lord as much as you do. We must enlist their help in the gospel effort.
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