Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to complete the service you could not give.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
29Therefore, receive him in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such men in high regard:
Cross References
Acts 20:24But I do not count my life as precious to myself, so that I might finish my course, and the ministry, which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
1 Corinthians 15:53For the perishable must put on the imperishable, and the mortal must put on immortality.
1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad that Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have come: for that which was lacking from you they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 12:15And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved the less?
Philippians 2:17Even if I am poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad, and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 4:10But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your care for me; indeed, you did care, but you lacked opportunity.
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 →