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Ἀναγκαῖον δὲ ἡγησάμην Ἐπαφρόδιτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν καὶ συνεργὸν καὶ συστρατιώτην μου, ὑμῶν δὲ ἀπόστολον καὶ λειτουργὸν τῆς χρείας μου, πέμψαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς, (Philippians 2:25)

But I considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you—my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need.

Double Accusative with Infinitive of Intent

This verse provides a rich example of Greek syntax involving a double accusative construction with a complementary infinitive, along with appositional phrases and possessive genitives. The grammar reflects Paul’s personal affection and theological appreciation for Epaphroditus.

Main Verb: ἡγησάμην

ἡγησάμην is aorist middle indicative, 1st person singular, from ἡγέομαι (“I consider, I regard”).… Learn Koine Greek