Philippians 2:28

Therefore I the more diligently, in order that, seeing him, you may rejoice again, and I may not be without sorrow.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 he was indeed nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not only him, but me also, in order that I may not have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Then receive him in the Lord with all joy, and have such in honor:

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Cross References

Acts 20:38being especially grieved at the word which he had spoken, that they were about to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26since he was longing after you all, and grieving, because you heard that he was sick.

1 John 1:3that which we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, in order that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is indeed 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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