This traveler acted as envoy of the Philippians. Not only did he carry their gift for the apostle but he also planned to stay with him to do whatever he could to assist Paul in his difficult situation.
Viņš Filipu draudzes uzdevumā nogādāja apustulim ticības biedru dāvanu un cerēja palikt ilgāku laiku pie Pāvila, lai savu iespēju robežās viņam palīdzētu.