Philippians 2 · Verse 29

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Philippians 2:29, King James Version

Philippians 2:29 in other translations

BSBWelcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
WEBReceive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honor,
ASVReceive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
YLTreceive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,
DARBYReceive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
BBESo take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:
WebsterReceive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

What does Philippians 2:29 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
29. Receive him--There seems to be something behind respecting him. If extreme affection had been the sole ground of his "heaviness," no such exhortation would have been needed [Alford]. in reputation--"in honor."

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 29. Receive him therefore in the Lord. As the servant of the Lord, or as now restored to you by the Lord, and therefore to be regarded as a fresh gift from God. Our friends, restored to us after a long absence, we should receive as the gift of God, and as a proof of his mercy.

And hold such in reputation. Marg., honour such. This is a high commendation of Epaphroditus, and, at the same time, it enjoins an important duty in regard to the proper treatment of those who sustain such a character. It is a Christian duty to honour those who ought to be honoured, to respect the virtuous and the pious, and especially to honour those who evince fidelity in the work of the Lord.

(1) "hold such" "honour such"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord - For the Lord's sake receive him, and as the Lord's servant; and hold such zealous, disinterested, and holy preachers in reputation - honor those whom ye perceive God hath honored.

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 2:29 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.

προσδέχεσθεprosdechesthedo receiveG4327
οὖνounthereforeG3767
αὐτὸνautonhimG846
ἐνeninG1722
κυρίῳkuriō[the] LordG2962
μετὰmetawithG3326
πάσηςpasēsallG3956
χαρᾶςcharasjoyG5479
καὶkaiandG2532
τοὺςtous<the>G3588
τοιούτουςtoioutoussuchG5108
ἐντίμουςentimousin honorG1784
ἔχετε·echetedo hold;G2192

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

Cross references for Philippians 2:29

  • 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;

  • 1 Corinthians 16:18

    For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

  • 1 Timothy 5:17

    Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

  • Romans 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.

  • Matthew 10:40-41

    He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:18

    For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

  • 1 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.

  • Acts 28:10

    Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

  • Luke 9:5

    And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

  • Hebrews 13:17

    Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

  • 3 John 1:10

    Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

  • Colossians 4:10

    Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Receive.
Mt 10:40,41; Lu 9:5; Joh 13:20; Ro 16:2; 1Co 16:10; 2Co 7:2
Col 4:10; 3Jo 1:10
with.
Isa 52:7; Lu 2:10,11; Ac 2:46; 8:8; Ro 10:15; Eph 4:9-12
and.
2Co 10:18; 1Th 5:12; Heb 13:17
hold such in reputation. or, honour such.
Ac 28:10; 1Co 16:18; 1Ti 5:17

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Context

  • 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:

  • Philippians 2:30

    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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Philippians 2:29 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Recibidle pues en el Señor con todo gozo; y tened en estima á los tales:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Recevez-le donc dans le Seigneur avec toute sorte de joie, et honorez de tels hommes;
German
Elberfelder 1871
Nehmet ihn nun auf im Herrn mit aller Freude und haltet solche in Ehren;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Excipite itaque illum cum omni gaudio in Domino, et ejusmodi cum honore habetote;