Philippians 2:28
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.”
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“Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.”
King James Version · Public Domain“I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Philippians 2:28 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 45:27However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived.
- Genesis 46:29Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely.
- Genesis 48:11“I never expected to see your face again,” Israel said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.”
- John 16:22So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- Acts 20:38They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
- 2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
- Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
- 2 Timothy 1:4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
- 1 John 1:3We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
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