Philippians 2:30
because he drew near to death for the work of Christ, disregarding his own life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
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In Context
29So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor men like him,
Cross References
Acts 20:24But I take no account of these things, nor do I regard my life as precious to myself, if only I may complete my course with joy and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
1 Corinthians 15:53For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality.
1 Corinthians 16:17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because these men have supplied what was lacking on your part.
2 Corinthians 12:15So I will most gladly spend and be entirely spent for the sake of your souls, even if the more I love you, the less I am loved.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 4:10I have great joy in the Lord that now at last you have revived your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned but 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 →