Philippians 2:29

Philippians 2:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
• New International Version (NIV)So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;
• New Living Translation (NLT)Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve.

Context of Philippians 2:29

27Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.

Philippians 2:29 word by word

προσδέχεσθε οὖν αὐτὸν ἐν κυρίῳ μετὰ πάσης χαρᾶς καὶ τοὺς τοιούτους ἐντίμους ἔχετε·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Receiveπροσδέχομαιprosdechomai · to wait for/welcomeG4327
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• gladnessχαράchara · joyG5479
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• holdἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• in reputationἔντιμοςentimos · valued/honoredG1784
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for Philippians 2:29

• Matthew 10:40"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.
• Luke 9:5And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them."
• John 13:20Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me."
• Romans 16:2that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him),
• 3 John 1:10So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church.
• Isaiah 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns."
• Luke 2:10And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
• Acts 2:46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
• Acts 8:8So there was much joy in that city.
• Romans 10:15And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!"
• Ephesians 4:9(In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth?
• 2 Corinthians 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Commentaries on Philippians 2:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29Receive him therefore in the Lord - For the Lord's sake receive him, and as the Lord's servant; and hold such zealous, disinterested, and holy preachers in reputation - honor those whom ye perceive God hath honored.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 29Receive him therefore in the Lord - As the servant of the Lord, or as now restored to you by the Lord, and therefore to be regarded as a fresh gift from God. Our friends restored to us after a long absence, we should receive as the gift of God, and as a proof of his mercy. And hold such in reputation - Margin, honor such. This is a high commendation of Epaphroditus, and, at the same time, it enjoins an important duty in regard to the proper treatment of…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. 29-30Epaphroditus deserved their honor because he risked his life for Christ on their behalf (for the importance of showing honor, compare Romans 10:12; 13:7; Ephesians 5:33; 6:2; 1 Timothy 5:17; 6:1; 1 Peter 2:17; 3:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. Receive him--There seems to be something behind respecting him. If extreme affection had been the sole ground of his "heaviness," no such exhortation would have been needed [Alford]. in reputation--"in honor."Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:29

• Church
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• Reverence
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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