Philippians 2:26

Philippians 2:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
• New International Version (NIV)For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
• New King James Version (NKJV)since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Context of Philippians 2:26

24And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon. 25Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another. 28So 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.

Philippians 2:26 word by word

ἐπειδὴ ἐπιποθῶν ἦν πάντας ὑμᾶς καὶ ἀδημονῶν διότι ἠκούσατε ὅτι ἠσθένησεν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forἐπειδήepeidē · sinceG1894
• he longed afterἐπιποθέωepipotheō · to long forG1971
• ·εἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• youσύsu · youG4771
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• was full of heavinessἀδημονέωadēmoneō · be distressedG85
• because thatδιότιdioti · becauseG1360
• ye had heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• he had been sickἀσθενέωastheneō · be weak: illG770

Cross-references for Philippians 2:26

• Philippians 1:3Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
• 2 Samuel 13:39And King David, now reconciled to Amnon’s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.
• Romans 1:11For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
• 2 Corinthians 9:14And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.
• Job 9:27If I decided to forget my complaints, to put away my sad face and be cheerful,
• Psalms 69:20Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.
• Proverbs 12:25Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
• Isaiah 61:3To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
• Matthew 11:28Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
• Matthew 26:37He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
• Romans 9:2My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief
• 1 Peter 1:6So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.
• 2 Samuel 24:17When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord, “I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family.”
• John 11:35Then Jesus wept.
• Acts 21:13But he said, “Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but even to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus.”

Commentaries on Philippians 2:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26Ye had heard that he had been sick - "In this passage," says Dr. Paley, "no intimation is given that the recovery of Epaphroditus was miraculous, it is plainly spoken of as a natural event. This instance, together with that in the Second Epistle to Timothy, Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick, affords a proof that the power of performing cures, and, by parity of reason, of working other miracles, was a power which only visited the apostles occasionally…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26For he longed after you all - He was desirous to see you all, and to relieve your anxiety in regard to his safety.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. 2626. For--reason for thinking it "necessary to send" "Epaphroditus. Translate as Greek, "Inasmuch as he was longing after you all." full of heaviness--The Greek expresses the being worn out and overpowered with heavy grief. because that ye had heard that he had been sick--rather, "that he was sick." He felt how exceedingly saddened you would be in hearing it; and he now is hastening to relieve your minds of the anxiety.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