Philippians 2:28

Philippians 2:28 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

Context of Philippians 2:28

26He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick. 27Indeed, he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy not only on him but also on me and kept me from having one sorrow on top of another. So I’m especially eager to send him to you. In this way you will have the joy of seeing him again and I will feel relieved. 29Give him a joyful Christian welcome. Make sure you honor people like Epaphroditus highly. 30He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ in order to make up for the help you couldn’t give me.

Philippians 2:28 word by word

σπουδαιοτέρως οὖν ἔπεμψα αὐτόν, ἵνα ἰδόντες αὐτὸν πάλιν χαρῆτε, κἀγὼ ἀλυπότερος ὦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I sentπέμπωpempō · to sendG3992
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• the more carefullyσπουδαιοτέρωςspoudaioterōs · more eagerlyG4708
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• when ye seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• againπάλινpalin · againG3825
• ye may rejoiceχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
• and that Iκἀγώkagō kamoi kame · and IG2504
• may beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• the less sorrowfulἄλυποςalupoteros · without anxietyG253

Cross-references for Philippians 2:28

• Philippians 2:26He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.
• Genesis 45:27Yet, when they told their father everything Joseph had said to them and he saw the wagons Joseph had sent to bring him back, his spirits were lifted.
• Genesis 46:29Joseph prepared his chariot and went to meet his father Israel. As soon as he saw his father, he threw his arms around him and cried on his shoulder a long time.
• Genesis 48:11Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see you again, and now God has even let me see your sons.”
• John 16:22“Now you’re in a painful situation. But I will see you again. Then you will be happy, and no one will take that happiness away from you.
• Acts 20:38The thought of not seeing Paul again hurt them most of all. Then they took Paul to the ship.
• 2 Timothy 1:4I remember your tears and want to see you so that I can be filled with happiness.
• Philippians 2:27Indeed, he was so sick that he almost died. But God had mercy not only on him but also on me and kept me from having one sorrow on top of another.
• 2 Corinthians 2:3This is the very reason I wrote to you. I didn’t want to visit you and be distressed by those who should make me happy. I’m confident about all of you that whatever makes me happy also makes you happy.
• 1 John 1:3This is the life we have seen and heard. We are reporting about it to you also so that you, too, can have a relationship with us. Our relationship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28The more carefully - · With the more haste or despatch; because, having suffered so much on account of his apprehended death, they could not be too soon comforted by seeing him alive and restored.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28I send him therefore the more carefully - With more diligence, or speed; I was the more ready to send him. That I may be the less sorrowful - That is, on account of my solicitude for you; that I may know that your minds are at ease, and that you rejoice in his being among you.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. 1-301. The "therefore" implies that he is here expanding on the exhortation (Php 1:27), "In one Spirit, with one mind (soul)." He urges four influencing motives in this verse, to inculcate the four Christian duties corresponding respectively to them (Php 2:2). "That ye be like-minded, having the same love, of one accord, of one mind"; (1) "If there be (with you) any consolation in Christ," that is, any consolation of which Christ is the source, leading you to…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:28

• Minister, Christian
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In the dictionaries

• Apostle
• Companion
• Disputing
• Epaphroditus
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Presently
• Vainglory
• Bible, the
• Carefully

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