Philippians 2:29
27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, 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:
30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
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Compare
- BSB
- Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
- KJV
- Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
- WEB
- Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honor,
- ASV
- Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
- DARBY
- Receive him therefore in [the] Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
- BLB
- Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
- ÅB
- Ta derfor imot ham i Herren med all glede, og hold slike i ære;
- OTB
- Ta imot ham da i Herren med all glede, og hold slike som ham i høy aktelse,
- B1930
- Ta derfor imot ham i Herren med all glede, og hold slike i ære;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Read in context1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Read in context1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Read in contextRomans 16:2
That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
Read in contextMatthew 10:40–41
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Read in context2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Read in context1 Corinthians 16:10
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
Read in contextActs 28:10
Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
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