Philippians 2:20

Paul did not write these words to introduce Timothy to the Philippians. They knew him well. [Note: See my comments on 1:1.] Probably he wanted this glowing testimonial to give his original readers confidence that Timothy had their best interests at heart. Timothy would represent their situation to Paul accurately.

Probably Paul meant that he had no fellow worker with him then who would do a better job in this assignment than Timothy. Timothy consistently shared Paul’s general outlook and specific concern for the welfare of the Philippians.