Philippians 2 · Verse 28

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.
Philippians 2:28, King James Version

Philippians 2:28 in other translations

BSBTherefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
WEBI have sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
ASVI have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
YLTThe more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;
DARBYI have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful.
BBEI have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow.
WebsterI sent him therefore the more speedily, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

What does Philippians 2:28 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 28. I sent him therefore the more carefully. With more diligence, or speed; I was the more ready to send him.

That I may be the less sorrowful. That is, on account of my solicitude for you; that I may know that your minds are at ease, and that you rejoice in his being among you.

(++) "carefully" "speedily"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 28 The more carefully - Σπουδαιοτερως· With the more haste or despatch; because, having suffered so much on account of his apprehended death, they could not be too soon comforted by seeing him alive and restored.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 2:19-30

It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart and upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety, before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desired liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good. Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be…

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Philippians 2:28 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

σπουδαιοτέρωςspoudaioterōsAll the more speedilyG4708
οὖνounthereforeG3767
ἔπεμψαepempsaI have sentG3992
αὐτόν,autonhim,G846
ἵναinathatG2443
ἰδόντεςidonteshaving seenG1492
αὐτὸνautonhimG846
πάλινpalinagainG3825
χαρῆτε,charēteyou may rejoice,G5463
κἀγὼkagōand I myselfG1473
ἀλυπότεροςalupoterosless anxiousG253
ὦ.ōmay be.G1510

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Philippians 2:28

  • John 16:22

    And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  • 2 Timothy 1:4

    Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

  • Philippians 2:26-27

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

  • Acts 20:38

    Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:3

    And I wrote this same unto you, 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.

  • Genesis 45:27-28

    And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.

  • Genesis 46:29-30

    And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive.

  • 1 John 1:3-4

    That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

  • Genesis 48:11

    And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
ye see.
26; Ge 45:27,28; 46:29,30; 48:11; Joh 16:22; Ac 20:38; 2Ti 1:4
and that.
27; 2Co 2:3; 1Jo 1:3,4

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Context

  • Philippians 2:27

    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.

  • 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.

  • Philippians 2:29

    Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

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Philippians 2:28 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Así que le envío más presto, para que viéndole os volváis á gozar, y yo esté con menos tristeza.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Je l’ai donc envoyé avec d’autant plus d’empressement, afin qu’en le revoyant vous ayez de la joie, et que moi j’aie moins de tristesse.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ich habe ihn nun desto eilender gesandt, auf daß ihr, wenn ihr ihn sehet, wieder froh werdet, und ich weniger betrübt sei.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Festinantius ergo misi illum, ut viso eo iterum gaudeatis, et ego sine tristitia sim.