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Philippians 2:28

Therefore I sent him more eagerly, in order that when you see him again you may have joy, and I may be less anxious.

English Majority Text (NT)

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, and near death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Receive him therefore in the Lord with the utmost joy, and honor such men;

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Cross References

Acts 20:38feeling pain most of all for the words which he said, that they were about to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

1 John 1:3that which we have seen and heard we proclaim to you, in order that you 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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