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Philippians 2:28

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Philippians 2:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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

Context — Philippians 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
26since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:
27for indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.
28I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
30because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I sent him therefore the more carefully, etc.] Or in greater haste, and as soon as possible: that when ye see him again ye may rejoice; for this must greatly increase their joy, to see him again after he had been so long from them, and under such a disorder, which had made them to fear they should never see him more. The Syriac version renders it, “that when ye see him ye may rejoice again”; as they had done heretofore in his conversation and ministry, when among them: and that I may be the less sorrowful; when he should hear of his safe arrival among them, and of their joyful reception of him to their mutual satisfaction, which would be an alleviation of the apostle's sorrow in his present…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I send 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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“That I may be the less sorrowful - When I know you are rejoicing. Philippians 2:30”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“ye see: Phi 2:26; Gen 45:27, Gen 45:28, Gen 46:29, Gen 46:30, Gen 48:11; Joh 16:22; Act 20:38; Ti2 1:4 and that: Phi 2:27; Co2 2:3; Jo1 1:3, Jo1 1:4 Philippians 2:29”
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