Philippians 2:28

So it is all the more eagerly that I am sending him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I can be free from anxiety.

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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

27For indeed he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but also on me, so that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Welcome Epaphroditus in the Lord with all joy. Honor people like him.

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Cross References

Genesis 45:27They told him all the words of Joseph that he had said to them. When Jacob saw the carts that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived.

Genesis 48:11Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, but God has even allowed me to see your children.”

Acts 20:38They were sad most of all because of what he had said, that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26For he was very distressed, and he longed to be with you all, because you heard that he was sick.

1 John 1:3That which we have seen and heard we declare also to you, so you also will have fellowship with us. 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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