Philippians 2:29

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

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

In Context

28I send him therefore the more speedily, that when ye see him ye may again rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

30because he was near to death on account of the work, hazarding his life to supply what was wanting on your part in the ministration to me.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Luke 9:5And whoever shall not receive you, shake off, when ye leave that city, even the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.

Acts 2:46And attending daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread in a private house, they partook of their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 28:10who also honored us with many honors, and when we put to sea, loaded us with such things as were necessary.

Romans 16:2that ye may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy, and assist her in whatever business she may need your aid; for she hath been a helper of many, and of myself also.

1 Corinthians 16:18for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Pay regard then to those that are such.

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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