Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honour,

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

In Context

28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

30because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service towards me.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:40“He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.

Luke 9:5As many as don’t receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.”

Acts 2:46Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 28:10They also honoured us with many honours; and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.

Romans 16:2that you receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.

1 Corinthians 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

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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