Philippians 2:28

I have sent him therefore the more desirously, that when ye see him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful.

1770 John Worsley 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 indeed he was sick and nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in high esteem:

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Cross References

Acts 20:38that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26for he much longed after you all, and was greatly concerned because ye had heard that he was sick.

1 John 1:3and was manifested unto us) what we have seen and heard we declare unto you, that ye also may have communion with us: and our communion 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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