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Yokefellows
by Henry M. Morris III, D.Min.
Evidence for Creation
And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the
gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of
life. (Philippians 4:3)
Although the word yokefellow is out of use today, the meaning is easily understood. Most of
us know a yoke is a device that connects two animals together to increase the power for the work
that needs to be done.
Jesus said, Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye
shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:29-30).
From a spiritual perspective, we labor together with the Lord Jesus. Among ourselves, we labor
in the gospel. It is worth noting that God sees the marriage bond as joined together (same term)
with a yoke (Matthew 19:6).
Interestingly, as Paul speaks highly of the women who labored with him, he uses two very
different concepts to recognize their contribution. First, he describes them as sunathleo, or those
who are engaged in the contest with him, like a man also [strives] for masteries (2 Timothy
2:5). Then, Paul uses sunergos to describe those who have accomplished meaningful work
alongside him. Titus is described as Pauls partner and fellowhelper (2 Corinthians 8:23).
These women had evidentially earned Pauls respect for their commitment to the Kingdom work.
Although the picture drawn by these synonyms rests on the work aspect, surely there is the
assumption that those who are yoked together are anticipating a common goal. Jesus, with the
joy that was set before him endured the [work of the] cross (Hebrews 12:2). And we labor in the
Kingdom since our names are in the book of life. HMM III
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