The term "fellow-worker" in the Bible refers to individuals who collaborate in the work of the Gospel, often in the context of ministry and missionary efforts. This concept is rooted in the New Testament, where the early church is depicted as a community of believers working together to spread the message of Jesus Christ.

Biblical References:

1. Romans 16:3 · "Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus." Prisca (Priscilla) and Aquila are notable examples of fellow-workers. They were a married couple who played a significant role in the early church, providing support and hospitality to Paul and other believers. Their collaboration with Paul highlights the importance of partnership in ministry.

2. 1 Corinthians 3:9 · "For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building." Here, Paul emphasizes the collective effort of believers in God's work. The imagery of a field and building underscores the idea that each person has a role to play in the growth and edification of the church.

3. Philippians 2:25 · "But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs." Epaphroditus is described as a fellow worker and soldier, indicating his dedication and commitment to the mission. His role as a messenger and minister reflects the diverse functions fellow-workers can have within the church.

4. Colossians 4:11 · "Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me." This passage highlights the multicultural and inclusive nature of the early church's mission, with fellow-workers coming from various backgrounds to support the kingdom of God.

5. Philemon 1:24 · "And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers." Paul frequently acknowledges his fellow-workers, recognizing their contributions to his ministry. This acknowledgment serves as an encouragement and affirmation of their shared mission.

Theological Significance:

The concept of fellow-workers underscores the communal and cooperative nature of Christian ministry. It reflects the biblical principle that the work of the Gospel is not a solitary endeavor but a collective mission involving various gifts and talents. Each believer is called to contribute to the body of Christ, working together to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20).

Fellow-workers are often seen as co-laborers with Christ, participating in the divine mission to reconcile the world to God. This partnership with God and with one another is a central theme in the New Testament, emphasizing unity, mutual support, and the shared goal of advancing the kingdom of God.

Practical Implications:

In contemporary Christian practice, the idea of being a fellow-worker encourages believers to engage actively in their local church communities and beyond. It calls for collaboration, service, and the use of one's spiritual gifts for the edification of the church and the spread of the Gospel. The model of fellow-workers serves as a reminder of the importance of teamwork and the collective responsibility of believers to support one another in their spiritual journeys and mission endeavors.4904. sunergos -- a fellow worker
... a fellow worker. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: sunergos Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-er-gos') Short Definition: a fellow worker Definition: a fellow ...
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4889. sundoulos -- a fellow servant
... Spelling: (soon'-doo-los) Short Definition: a fellow servant, colleague Definition:
a fellow slave, fellow servant; of Christians: a fellow worker, colleague. ...
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2815. Klemes -- Clement, a Christian at Philippi
... Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Klemes Phonetic Spelling:
(klay'-mace) Short Definition: Clement Definition: Clement, a fellow-worker of Paul ...
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4903. sunergeo -- to work together
... to work together. From sunergos; to be a fellow-worker, ie Co-operate -- help (work)
with, work(-er) together. see GREEK sunergos. (sunergei) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3773. Ourbanos -- Urbanus, a Christian
... Masculine Transliteration: Ourbanos Phonetic Spelling: (oor-ban-os') Short Definition:
Urbanus Definition: Urbanus, a Christian in Rome, fellow-worker of Paul. ...
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Since Our Brother and Fellow-Worker, John, Bishop of the Island of ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XXXIX. Since our brother and
fellow-worker, John, bishop of the island of Cyprus? Since our ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxxix since our brother.htm

Now we Declare that virginity is Man's "Fellow-Worker" and Helper ...
... II."Ascetic and Moral. Chapter V. Now we declare that Virginity is man's
"fellow-worker" and helper in achieving the aim of? ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter v now we declare.htm

As his Fellow-Workers
... This is the one work on which the heart of every one who would be a
fellow-worker with God must be set. ... 1. God's fellow-worker! ...
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The Right to Live with the People of My Choice
... Everybody wants a congenial fellow worker. ... It is hard to realize how closely
one is shut up to a fellow worker on the mission field. ...
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Philippians ii. 19-21
... That is, God willing. [642]. Ver.25. "But I counted it necessary to send to you
Epaphroditus, my brother, and fellow-worker, and fellow-soldier.". ...
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2 Cor. viii. 16
... Ver.23. "Whether any inquire about Titus; he is my partner and my fellow-worker
to youward.". What is, "Whether about Titus?" If,' says ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xviii 2 cor viii.htm

God's Fellow-Workers
... his special activity, the great encouragement of my text, and feel that he, too,
in his little way, is a fellow-helper to the truth and a fellow-worker with God ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/gods fellow-workers.htm

1 Thessalonians ii. 12-Sep
... it good to be left behind at Athens alone." Instead of saying, "we chose." "And
sent Timothy, our brother and God's minister and our fellow-worker in the ...
/.../homily iii 1 thessalonians ii.htm

Heralds of the Gospel
... He also recommended him to the Colossians as one who was a fellow worker "unto
the kingdom of God," and "a comfort unto me." Colossians 4:11. ...
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On Assembling in the Church.
... Afterwards let our Acts be read, and the Epistles of Paul our fellow-worker, which
he sent to the churches under the conduct of the Holy Spirit; and afterwards ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec vii on assembling in the.htm

Fellow-worker (5 Occurrences)
Fellow-worker. Fellow-travellers, Fellow-worker. Fellowworkers .
Multi-Version Concordance Fellow-worker (5 Occurrences). ...
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Worker (36 Occurrences)
... with him"). Workfellow is the translation of sunergos, "joint or
fellow-worker" (Romans 16:21 Colossians 4:11). Workmaster occurs ...
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Urbanus (1 Occurrence)
... Paul calls him "our fellow-worker in Christ" (Romans 16:9). "The `our' (as opposed
to `my,' Romans 16:3) seems to suggest that all Christian workers had a ...
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Epaphroditus (2 Occurrences)
... Paul calls him "my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier." "The three words
are arranged in an ascending scale: common sympathy, common work, common ...
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Fellow (166 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellowworker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. ...
2 Corinthians 8:23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellowworker for you. ...
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Philemon (2 Occurrences)
... fi-le'-mon, fi-le'-mun (Philemon): Among the converts of Paul, perhaps while at
Ephesus, was one whom he calls a "fellow-worker," Philemon (Philemon 1:1). He ...
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Beloved (117 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellowworker
in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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Friend (139 Occurrences)
... Achaia to Christ. (See NIV). Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellowworker
in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. (See NIV). Romans 16 ...
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Timothy (28 Occurrences)
... From Corinth Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans, and he sent them a salutation
from Timothy, "Timothy my fellow-worker saluteth you" (Romans 16:21). 10. ...
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Titus (15 Occurrences)
... "Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and fellow-worker to you-ward"
(2 Corinthians 8:23). John Rutherfurd. TITUS JUSTUS. tish'-us jus'-tus. ...
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