Philippians 2:28

I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow.

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In The King James Version

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

In Context

27For in fact he was ill almost to death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him but on me, so that I might not have grief on grief.

29So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

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Cross References

Genesis 45:27And they gave him an account of everything Joseph had said to them; and when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent for them, his spirit came back to him:

Genesis 48:11And Israel said to Joseph, I had no hope of seeing your face again, but God in his mercy has let me see you and your children.

Acts 20:38Being sad most of all because he had said that they would not see his face again. And so they went with him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill:

1 John 1:3We give you word of all we have seen and everything which has come to our ears, so that you may be united with us; and we are united with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ:

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:20-30

Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. ( a. d. 62.) 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. 23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. 24 But… Read the whole commentary →

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