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Epaphroditus
This is the name of a man sent by the Philippian church to minister to Paul in prison. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
fellow worker and fellow soldier
Here Paul is speaking of Epaphroditus as if he were a soldier. He means that Epaphroditus is trained and is dedicated to serving God, no matter how great the hardship he must suffer. AT: "fellow believer who works and struggles along with us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
your messenger and servant for my needs
"who brings your messages to me and helps me when I am in need"