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 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

27For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; 30because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward 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“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
• Luke 9:5And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
• John 13:20Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.”
• Romans 16:2that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have cheated no one.
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
• 3 John 1:10Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.
• Isaiah 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
• Luke 2:10Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
• Acts 2:46So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
• Acts 8:8And there was great joy in that city.
• Romans 10:15And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”
• Ephesians 4:9(Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
• 2 Corinthians 10:18For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12And we urge you, brethren, to recognize 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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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