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

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. Welcome him in the Lord’s love and with great joy, and give him the honor that people like him deserve. 30For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.

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“Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me.
• Luke 9:5And if a town refuses to welcome you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate.”
• John 13:20I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.”
• Romans 16:2Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Please open your hearts to us. We have not done wrong to anyone, nor led anyone astray, nor taken advantage of anyone.
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.
• 3 John 1:10When I come, I will report some of the things he is doing and the evil accusations he is making against us. Not only does he refuse to welcome the traveling teachers, he also tells others not to help them. And when they do help, he puts them out of the church.
• Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!
• Luke 2:10but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
• Acts 2:46They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—
• Acts 8:8So there was great joy in that city.
• Romans 10:15And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
• Ephesians 4:9Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world.
• 2 Corinthians 10:18When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.

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