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Philippians 2:28 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Philippians 2:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 2 verse 28 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Philippians 2:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Philippians 2:28
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful (σπουδαιοτέρως οὖν ἔπεμψα αὐτόν, ἵνα ἰδόντες αὐτὸν πάλιν χαρῆτε, κἀγὼ ἀλυπότερος ὦ, spoudaioterōs oun epempsa auton, hina idontes auton palin charēte, kagō alypoteros ō)—Spoudaioterōs (comparative: "more eagerly, more carefully") shows urgency. Epempsa ("I sent," epistolary aorist) refers to this letter's delivery via Epaphroditus. Hina...charēte ("that you may rejoice")—Paul orchestrates joy: Epaphroditus's return will bring celebration.Kagō alypoteros ō ("I may be less s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philippians 2:28
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“but I will see you again”
“remembering your tears”
“and was very troubled”
“which he had said to them. When he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him”
“so that”
“and went up to meet Israel”
“that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.”
“that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes”
“I didn't think I would see your face, and behold, God has let me see your seed also.”