Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.
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In Context
29So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:
Cross References
Acts 20:24But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of the good news of the grace of God.
1 Corinthians 15:53For this body which comes to destruction will be made free from the power of death, and the man who is under the power of death will put on eternal life.
1 Corinthians 16:17And I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for they have done what was needed to make your work complete.
2 Corinthians 12:15And I will gladly give all I have for your souls. If I have the more love for you, am I to be loved the less?
Philippians 2:17And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:
Philippians 4:10But I am very glad in the Lord that your care for me has come to life again; though you did in fact take thought for me, but you were not able to give effect to it.
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 →