Philippians 2:28 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Philippians 2:28 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Philippians 2:28 in 6 Bible Translations

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Philippians 2:28 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.”

Philippians 2:28 — World English Bible

Philippians 2:28 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. ”

Philippians 2:28 — American Standard Version

Philippians 2:28 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;”

Philippians 2:28 — Young's Literal Translation

Philippians 2:28 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful. ”

Philippians 2:28 — Darby Translation

Philippians 2:28 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“I sent him therefore the more diligently, that when yee shoulde see him againe, yee might reioyce, and I might be the lesse sorowfull.”

Philippians 2:28 — Geneva Bible

Philippians 2:28 in Context — Philippians 2

26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.

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.

29 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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What Does Philippians 2:28 Mean?

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