Devine Scripture

Philippians 2:28

Philippians chapter 2 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.27for indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

v.28This passage

v.29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 20:38

    sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship.

  • Genesis 46:29

    And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen; and he presented himself unto him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.

  • 2 Timothy 1:4

    longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

  • 1 John 1:3

    that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you also, that ye also may have fellowship with us: yea, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ:

  • Philippians 2:26

    since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:

  • 2 Corinthians 2:3

    And I wrote this very thing, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.