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,
• English Standard Version (ESV)So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;

Context of Philippians 2:29

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. 28So 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. Give 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 2:29 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“The person who welcomes you welcomes me, and the person who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.
• Luke 9:5If people don’t welcome you, leave that city, and shake its dust off your feet as a warning to them.”
• John 13:20“I can guarantee this truth: Whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”
• Romans 16:2Give her a Christian welcome that shows you are God’s holy people. Provide her with anything she may need, because she has provided help to many people, including me.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn’t have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He’s doing the Lord’s work as I am,
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Open your hearts to us. We haven’t treated anyone unjustly, ruined anyone, or cheated anyone.
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus, who is a prisoner like me, sends greetings. So does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about Mark. If he comes to you, welcome him.
• 3 John 1:10For this reason, when I come I will bring up what he’s doing. He’s not satisfied with saying malicious things about us. He also refuses to accept the believers ⌞we send⌟ as guests. He even tries to stop others who want to accept them and attempts to throw those people out of the congregation.
• Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces the good news, “All is well.” He brings the good news, announces salvation, and tells Zion that its God rules as king.
• Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.
• Acts 2:46The believers had a single purpose and went to the temple every day. They were joyful and humble as they ate at each other’s homes and shared their food.
• Acts 8:8As a result, that city was extremely happy.
• Romans 10:15How can people tell the Good News if no one sends them? As Scripture says, “How beautiful are the feet of the messengers who announce the Good News.”
• Ephesians 4:9Now what does it mean that he went up except that he also had gone down to the lowest parts of the earth?
• 2 Corinthians 10:18It isn’t the person who makes his own recommendation who receives approval, but the person whom the Lord recommends.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12Brothers and sisters, we ask you to show your appreciation for those leaders who work among you and instruct 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
• Minister, Christian
• Reverence
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In the dictionaries

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

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