I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Treasury of Scripture ye see. Philippians 2:26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick. Genesis 45:27,28 And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him... Genesis 46:29,30 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself to him... Genesis 48:11 And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see your face: and, see, God has showed me also your seed. John 16:22 And you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you. Acts 20:38 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship. 2 Timothy 1:4 Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy; and that. See on ver. Philippians 2:27 For indeed he was sick near to death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also... 2 Corinthians 2:3 And I wrote this same to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice... 1 John 1:3,4 That which we have seen and heard declare we to you, that you also may have fellowship with us...
Context Epaphroditus Commended
25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. 26For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick. 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 on sorrow. 28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. 29Receive 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 your lack of service toward me. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore I sent him the more speedily: that seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow.
Darby Bible Translation
I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful.
King James Bible
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Young's Literal Translation
The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;
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