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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him, and then I will not be so worried about you.

Context of Philippians 2:28

26For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 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. 29So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not 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 2:26For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
• Genesis 45:27But when they told him everything Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the carts Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.
• Genesis 46:29Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time.
• Genesis 48:11Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your children too.”
• John 16:22So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
• Acts 20:38What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
• 2 Timothy 1:4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
• Philippians 2:27Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
• 2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.
• 1 John 1:3We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship 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

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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