Philippians 2:28

I sent him therefore with the more haste, that seeing him again ye might rejoice, and that I may be less sorrowful.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor;

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Cross References

Acts 20:38sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26For he was longing after you all, and was much distressed, because ye heard that he was sick.

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