Philippians 2:28

So I sent him the more eagerly, that upon seeing him you might have joy, and I be less anxious.

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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

27Well, he really was sick, nearly to death, but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Receive him in Sovereign with great joy, and hold such men in honor,

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Cross References

Acts 20:38sorrowing most of all because of the word that he had spoken, that they would 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 declare to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us; 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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