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

27For indeed he was sick near to death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28I sent him therefore the more eagerly, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: 30Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to supply the want of 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

• Receiveπροσδέχομαιprosdechomai · to wait for/welcomeG4327
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• gladnessχαράchara · joyG5479
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• holdἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• reputationἔντιμοςentimos · valued/honoredG1784

Cross-references for Philippians 2:29

• Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
• Luke 9:5And whoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
• John 13:20Verily, verily, I say to you, He that receiveth whomever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
• Romans 16:2That ye receive her in the Lord, as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a helper of many, and of myself also.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do .
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner greeteth you, and Mark, sister’s son to Barnabas, (concerning whom ye received commandments: if he should come to you, receive him;)
• 3 John 1:10Therefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with that, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
• Isaiah 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that proclaimeth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that proclaimeth salvation; that saith to Zion, Thy God reigneth!
• Luke 2:10And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
• Acts 2:46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
• Acts 8:8And there was great joy in that city.
• Romans 10:15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
• Ephesians 4:9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
• 2 Corinthians 10:18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour 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