31.What had Paul thought it necessary to do?

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To send Epaphroditus back to his home in Philippi.

Epaphroditus was a member of the Philippian church who had been sent by that church to bring money for Paul’s support—the fourth of such offerings. Epaphroditus became ill while in Rome.

The news of his illness caused sorrow and anxiety among his friends at home. When he recovered he desired to return to Philippi, and so Paul sent him back, carrying the present letter to the saints and overseers there.