Philippians 2:29
Receive him in Sovereign with great joy, and hold such men in honor,
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
In Context
28So I sent him the more eagerly, that upon seeing him you might have joy, and I be less anxious.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40“The one receiving you receives me, and the one receiving me receives the One who sent me.
Luke 9:5But as many as do not receive you, when you depart from that town, shake off even the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
Acts 2:46So day by day they continued steadfastly with one purpose in the temple and broke bread from house to house; they received their share of food with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 28:10who also honored us in many ways, and when we put to sea they provided the necessary things.
Romans 16:2so that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever matter she may need from you; for indeed she herself has been a helper of many, including my own self.
1 Corinthians 16:18for they refreshed my spirit and yours; so give recognition to such men.
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 →