Philippians 2:28

I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that *I* might be the less sorrowful.

Darby Translation

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 he was also sick close to death, but God had mercy on him, and not indeed on him alone, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Receive him therefore in [the] Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;

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Cross References

Genesis 45:27And they spoke to him all the words of Joseph, which he had spoken to them. And he saw the waggons that Joseph had sent to carry him. And the spirit of Jacob their father revived.

Genesis 48:11And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face; and behold, God has let me see also thy seed.

Acts 20:38specially pained by the word which he had said, that they would no more see his face. And they went down with him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26since he had a longing desire after you all, and was distressed because ye had heard that he was sick;

1 John 1:3that which we have seen and heard we report to you, that *ye* also may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship [is] indeed 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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