Philippians 2:29

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

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

28Therefore, I sent him the more eagerly, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

30Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to complete the service you could not give.

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Cross References

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

Luke 9:5And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.

Acts 2:46And they continued daily to assemble in the temple, and to break bread from house to house, and to eat their food with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 28:10And they honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they put on board everything we needed.

Romans 16:2That you receive her in the Lord, in a manner befitting the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you: for she has been a help to many, and to myself as well.

1 Corinthians 16:18For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge such men.

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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