Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also