Philippians 2:29
receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 10:40'He who is receiving you doth receive me, and he who is receiving me doth receive Him who sent me,
Luke 9:5and as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, even the dust from your feet shake off, for a testimony against them.'
Acts 2:46Daily also continuing with one accord in the temple, breaking also at every house bread, they were partaking of food in gladness and simplicity of heart,
Acts 28:10who also with many honours did honour us, and we setting sail — they were lading [us] with the things that were necessary.
Romans 16:2that ye may receive her in the Lord, as doth become saints, and may assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you — for she also became a leader of many, and of myself.
1 Corinthians 16:18for they did refresh my spirit and yours; acknowledge ye, therefore, those who [are] such.
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 →