How to describe a friend

After Philippians 2:19-30

How he said it, describing

the friend he was sending

to help: my brother,

my fellow worker,

my fellow soldier,

your messenger,

your minister to my need.

My brother: someone as close

   to me as one sharing

   the same parents.

My fellow worker: toiling

   with me in the vineyard,

   on the farm.

My fellow soldier: fighting

   alongside me, for this is

   a battle, this is a war.

Your messenger: he comes

   from you, is sent by you,

   to communicate with me.

Your minister: he was

   appointed by you to come

   to help where needed.

And more: the one who

   almost died.

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