Philippians 2:30
because he nearly died for the work of Christ, disregarding his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
29Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
Cross References
Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course with joy and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
1 Corinthians 15:53For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
2 Corinthians 12:15And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself, even if the more I love you, the less you love me.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Philippians 4:10Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
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 →