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Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So I am all the more anxious to send him back to you, for I know you will be glad to see him, and then I will not be so worried about you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly, that having seen him again, you may rejoice, and I might be less anxious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly, so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned <i>about you.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly in order that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned <i>about you.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned <i>about you.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice again when you see him and I may be less anxious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice when you see him again and I may be less anxious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now I am more eager than ever to send Epaphroditus back again. You will be glad to see him, and I won't have to worry any longer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So I'm especially eager to send him to you. In this way you will have the joy of seeing him again and I will feel relieved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am all the more eager, then, to send him to you, so that you will be glad again when you see him, and my own sorrow will disappear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, I am especially eager to send him so that you may have the joy of seeing him again, and so that I may feel relieved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you can rejoice and I can be free from anxiety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have sent him all the more eagerly, therefore, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and that I may be less anxious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I sent him therefore the more speedily, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I am therefore all the more eager to send him, in the hope that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have the less sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The more eagerly, therefore, I sent him, that having seen him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly, that having seen him again, you may rejoice, and I might be less anxious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore I sent him the more earnestly, that, seeing him, ye might again rejoice, and I be more free from sorrow.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I sent him the more speedily: that seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, I sent him more readily, in order that, by seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I send him therefore with the greater eagerness, so that, on seeing him, you may rejoice again, and I may have less anxiety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am the more eager to send him, therefore, in order that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I have sent him quickly, so that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be relieved from anxiety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Therefore, I diligently sent him to you, that when you see him again you will rejoice, and I shall have a little rest.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I sent him, therefore, the sooner, that, by seeing him again, you might rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore I the more diligently, in order that, seeing him, you may rejoice again, and I may not be without sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him once more ye may rejoice, and I be less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I sent him therefore with the greater dispatch, that I might have the less disquietude, by the satisfaction you will find in seeing him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I am therefore all the more eager to send him, in the hope that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have the less sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I sent him, therefore, the more urgently, that, seeing him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I have sent him therefore the more desirously, that when ye see him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/2-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=492" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Epaphroditus Commended</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/4708.htm" title="4708: Spoudaioterōs (Adv-C) -- More earnestly, diligently, zealously. Adverb from spoudaioteros; more speedily, i.e. Sooner than otherwise.">I am all the more eager</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: epempsa (V-AIA-1S) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">to send</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">when you see</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">again</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: charēte (V-ASP-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">you may rejoice,</a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.">and I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ō (V-PSA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">may be</a> <a href="/greek/253.htm" title="253: alypoteros (Adj-NMS-C) -- Free from pain (grief, trouble). Comparative of a compound of a and lupe; more without grief.">less anxious.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7</a></span><br />and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a></span><br />On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6-7</a></span><br />But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. / For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a></span><br />Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a></span><br />so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a></span><br />I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12-13</a></span><br />Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, / I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5-6</a></span><br />For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. / But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9</a></span><br />How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a></span><br />who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">2 Corinthians 1:14</a></span><br />as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17-18</a></span><br />I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. / For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16</a></span><br />I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">2 Corinthians 8:22</a></span><br />And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">2 Corinthians 9:4</a></span><br />Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.</p><p class="hdg">ye see.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26</a></b></br> For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Genesis 45:27,28</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29,30</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">and that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Philippians 2:27</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a></b></br> 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 <i>the joy</i> of you all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3,4</a></b></br> That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship <i>is</i> with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/galatians/4-15.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/philippians/2-23.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Less</a> <a href="/philippians/2-18.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Speedily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Eagerly</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/philippians/3-11.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Less</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">Speedily</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The phrase "all the more eager" reflects Paul's intense desire and urgency. The Greek word for "eager" (σπουδαιότερον, spoudaioteron) conveys a sense of diligence and earnestness. Paul’s eagerness is not just a personal preference but a reflection of his pastoral heart, deeply concerned for the well-being of the Philippians and Epaphroditus. This eagerness is rooted in love and responsibility, demonstrating the Christian virtue of selflessness.<p><b>so that when you see him again</b><br />The phrase "when you see him again" indicates a reunion that is anticipated with joy. The Greek word for "see" (ἰδόντες, idontes) implies more than just physical sight; it suggests recognition and understanding. This reunion is not merely a social event but a spiritual encouragement. The Philippians' ability to "see" Epaphroditus again would affirm their faith and strengthen their community, highlighting the importance of fellowship in the early church.<p><b>you may rejoice</b><br />The word "rejoice" (χαρῆτε, charēte) is central to the message of Philippians, often called the "Epistle of Joy." This joy is not circumstantial but rooted in the shared faith and mutual love among believers. The historical context of the Philippian church, facing external pressures and internal challenges, makes this call to rejoice even more profound. It underscores the Christian belief that true joy is found in Christ and community, transcending temporary trials.<p><b>and I may be less anxious</b><br />Paul's admission of anxiety (ἀλυπότερος, alypoteros) reveals his humanity and deep pastoral concern. The Greek term suggests a relief from distress or worry. Paul’s anxiety is not for himself but for the spiritual and emotional well-being of the Philippians and Epaphroditus. This reflects the biblical principle of bearing one another's burdens (<a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>). Paul’s transparency in sharing his feelings models authentic Christian leadership, where vulnerability and care for others are paramount.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">I sent him therefore the more carefully.</span>--That is, <span class= "ital">I was the more earnest and anxious to send him.</span> In any case the Apostle would have been desirous to express his thanks and send news by Epaphroditus. But the circumstances of his illness increased that desire to greater earnestness.<p><span class= "bld">I may be the less sorrowful.</span>--There is a peculiar pathos in this expression, as contrasted with the completeness of joy described above in <a href="/context/philippians/2-17.htm" title="Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.">Philippians 2:17-18</a>. Epaphroditus' recovery and safe return would take away the "sorrow upon sorrow;" but the old sorrow of captivity, enforced inactivity, and anxiety for the condition of the gospel, would remain. The expression of perfect joy belongs to the "spirit which was willing" indeed; the hint of an unspoken sorrow marks the weakness of the flesh.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful;</span> rather, <span class="accented">I send him</span> (epistolary aorist, as Ver. 25), <span class="accented">I send him with the letter.</span> Perhaps "again" is better taken with the following clause; "that when ye see him, ye may again rejoice." Note St. Paul's ready sympathy with the Philippians: their restored joy will involve a diminution of his sorrow. Mark also the implied admission that sorrows must still remain, though spiritual joy brightens and relieves them. "Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing" (<a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{I am} all the more eager</span><br /><span class="grk">Σπουδαιοτέρως</span> <span class="translit">(Spoudaioterōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4708.htm">Strong's 4708: </a> </span><span class="str2">More earnestly, diligently, zealously. Adverb from spoudaioteros; more speedily, i.e. Sooner than otherwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to send</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔπεμψα</span> <span class="translit">(epempsa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when you see</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδόντες</span> <span class="translit">(idontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">again</span><br /><span class="grk">πάλιν</span> <span class="translit">(palin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you may rejoice,</span><br /><span class="grk">χαρῆτε</span> <span class="translit">(charēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I</span><br /><span class="grk">κἀγὼ</span> <span class="translit">(kagō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2504.htm">Strong's 2504: </a> </span><span class="str2">To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may be</span><br /><span class="grk">ὦ</span> <span class="translit">(ō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">less anxious.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλυπότερος</span> <span class="translit">(alypoteros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_253.htm">Strong's 253: </a> </span><span class="str2">Free from pain (grief, trouble). Comparative of a compound of a and lupe; more without grief.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 2:28 I have sent him therefore the more (Philipp. Phil. 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