Philippians 2:26

Philippians 2:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
• New International Version (NIV)For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
• New King James Version (NKJV)since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Context of Philippians 2:26

24and I trust [confidently] in the Lord that soon I also will be coming to you. 25However, I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, [who has been] my brother and companion and fellow soldier, who was also sent as your messenger to take care of my needs. For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27He certainly was sick and close to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow. 28So I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.

Philippians 2:26 word by word

ἐπειδὴ ἐπιποθῶν ἦν πάντας ὑμᾶς καὶ ἀδημονῶν διότι ἠκούσατε ὅτι ἠσθένησεν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forἐπειδήepeidē · sinceG1894
• he longed afterἐπιποθέωepipotheō · to long forG1971
• ·εἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• youσύsu · youG4771
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• was full of heavinessἀδημονέωadēmoneō · be distressedG85
• because thatδιότιdioti · becauseG1360
• ye had heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• he had been sickἀσθενέωastheneō · be weak: illG770

Cross-references for Philippians 2:26

• Philippians 1:3I thank my God in every remembrance of you,
• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
• 2 Samuel 13:39And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
• Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;
• 2 Corinthians 9:14and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
• Job 9:27If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
• Psalms 69:20Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, And for comforters, but I found none.
• Proverbs 12:25Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.
• Isaiah 61:3To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following: To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning], The oil of joy instead of mourning, The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God], The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
• Matthew 11:28“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].
• Matthew 26:37And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.
• Romans 9:2that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
• 1 Peter 1:6In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,
• 2 Samuel 24:17When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he spoke to the Lord and said, “Behold, I [alone] am the one who has sinned and done wrong; but these sheep (people of Israel), what have they done [to deserve this]? Please let Your hand be [only] against me and my father’s house (family).”
• John 11:35Jesus wept.
• Acts 21:13Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Commentaries on Philippians 2:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26Ye had heard that he had been sick - "In this passage," says Dr. Paley, "no intimation is given that the recovery of Epaphroditus was miraculous, it is plainly spoken of as a natural event. This instance, together with that in the Second Epistle to Timothy, Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick, affords a proof that the power of performing cures, and, by parity of reason, of working other miracles, was a power which only visited the apostles occasionally…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26For he longed after you all - He was desirous to see you all, and to relieve your anxiety in regard to his safety.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-30Verses 19-30 It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-30Paul praises Epaphroditus, a messenger from the church at Philippi (see also 4:18). Paul is now sending Epaphroditus back to Philippi, perhaps with this letter. Paul describes Epaphroditus as his fellow soldier. This suggests the challenges, opposition, and dangers faced in Christ's work.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. For--reason for thinking it "necessary to send" "Epaphroditus. Translate as Greek, "Inasmuch as he was longing after you all." full of heaviness--The Greek expresses the being worn out and overpowered with heavy grief. because that ye had heard that he had been sick--rather, "that he was sick." He felt how exceedingly saddened you would be in hearing it; and he now is hastening to relieve your minds of the anxiety.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Philippians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings