Philippians 2:28

Therefore, I sent him the more eagerly, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

Revised King James New Testament

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

27Indeed he was sick, and near to death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but also on me, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Therefore, receive him in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such men in high regard:

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Cross References

Acts 20:38Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26For he longed after you all, and was full of distress, because you had heard that he had been sick.

1 John 1:3That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and 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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