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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/philippians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/philippians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />since he was longing after you all and being deeply distressed because you heard that he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but now he is eager to see you. He is worried, because you heard he was sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He has been longing to see all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He is anxious to see you all and is very upset because you had heard that he was sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For he has been longing for all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />since he longed for you all, and was very troubled, because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because ye had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I send him because he is longing to see you all and is distressed at your having heard of his illness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />since he longed for you all, and was very troubled because you had heard that he was sick. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />seeing he was longing after you all, and in heaviness, because you heard that he ailed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />since he was longing after you all and being deeply distressed because you heard that he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> seeing he was longing after you all, and in heaviness, because ye heard that he ailed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Since he was longing for you all, and harassed because ye heard that he was sick.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For indeed he longed after you all: and was sad, for that you had heard that he was sick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For certainly, he has desired all of you, and he was saddened because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was ill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for he has been longing for all of you, and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he has been longing to see you all, and has been depressed because he knew you had heard that he had been sick.<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 />Because he was longing to see you all and he was grieved to know that you heard that he was ill.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />because he longed after you all, and was much distressed, because you had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />since he was longing after you all, and grieving, because you heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For indeed he greatly longed after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for he long'd to see you all, and was greatly concern'd, that you should hear he was sick, and indeed he was sick almost unto death:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I send him because he is longing to see you all and is distressed at your having heard of his illness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />since he was longing after you all, and was in great distress, because ye heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for he much longed after you all, and was greatly concerned because ye had heard that he was sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/philippians/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=471" 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">25</span>But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1894.htm" title="1894: epeidē (Conj) -- Of time: when, now, after that; of cause: seeing that, forasmuch as. From epei and de; since now, i.e. when, or whereas.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">he has been</a> <a href="/greek/1971.htm" title="1971: epipothōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession.">longing for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/85.htm" title="85: adēmonōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. From a derivative of adeo; to be in distress.">is distressed</a> <a href="/greek/1360.htm" title="1360: dioti (Conj) -- On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as.">because</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousate (V-AIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you heard</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/770.htm" title="770: ēsthenēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.">he was ill.</a> </span> <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.…<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/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28-29</a></span><br />Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. / Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6</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.<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/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11</a></span><br />For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,<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/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a></span><br />For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.<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/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17</a></span><br />Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">2 Timothy 4:9</a></span><br />Make every effort to come to me quickly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">2 Timothy 4:21</a></span><br />Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Genesis 45:27-28</a></span><br />However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived. / “Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a></span><br />When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">1 Samuel 30:4</a></span><br />So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-39.htm">2 Samuel 13:39</a></span><br />And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick.</p><p class="hdg">he longed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3,8</a></b></br> I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a></b></br> Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, <i>my</i> dearly beloved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/13-39.htm">2 Samuel 13:39</a></b></br> And <i>the soul of</i> king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.</p><p class="hdg">full.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-27.htm">Job 9:27</a></b></br> If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort <i>myself</i>:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Psalm 69:20</a></b></br> Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked <i>for some</i> to take pity, but <i>there was</i> none; and for comforters, but I found none.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-25.htm">Proverbs 12:25</a></b></br> Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.</p><p class="hdg">ye had.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">2 Samuel 24:17</a></b></br> And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35,36</a></b></br> Jesus wept… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Acts 21:13</a></b></br> Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-37.htm">Ailed</a> <a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Heaviness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Illness</a> <a href="/luke/22-15.htm">Longed</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/galatians/4-20.htm">Troubled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Ailed</a> <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/philippians/4-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/james/4-9.htm">Heaviness</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Illness</a> <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Longed</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">News</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Troubled</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For he has been longing for all of you</b><br>This phrase refers to Epaphroditus, a member of the Philippian church who had been sent to assist Paul. His longing for the Philippians demonstrates the deep bond and affection within the early Christian communities. This longing is reminiscent of Paul's own expressions of affection for the churches he ministered to, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17-20</a>. The Greek word used here for "longing" conveys a strong, earnest desire, indicating the depth of Epaphroditus's connection to his fellow believers.<p><b>and is distressed</b><br>Epaphroditus's distress highlights his selfless concern for the Philippians, even amidst his own suffering. This mirrors the Christian ideal of putting others' needs above one's own, as exemplified by Christ in <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-8</a>. The Greek term for "distressed" is also used to describe Jesus's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Matthew 26:37</a>), suggesting a profound emotional turmoil.<p><b>because you heard he was ill</b><br>The Philippians had heard of Epaphroditus's illness, which was severe enough to cause concern. This reflects the challenges faced by early Christian missionaries, who often endured physical hardships for the sake of the Gospel. The communication between Paul and the Philippians, despite geographical distance, underscores the strong network and support system within the early church. This situation also illustrates the importance of prayer and mutual care among believers, as seen in <a href="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-16</a>, where the community is encouraged to pray for the sick.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/epaphroditus.htm">Epaphroditus</a></b><br>A fellow worker and messenger from the Philippian church who was sent to assist Paul during his imprisonment. He became ill during his mission, which caused concern among the Philippians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philippian_church.htm">Philippian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, known for their strong faith and support of Paul's ministry. They had sent Epaphroditus to aid Paul.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Philippians, writing from prison. He expresses gratitude and affection for the Philippian church and their emissary, Epaphroditus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship_and_support.htm">The Importance of Fellowship and Support</a></b><br>Epaphroditus's longing for the Philippians and their concern for him highlight the deep bonds of Christian fellowship. Believers are called to support and care for one another, especially in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacrifice_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Sacrifice in Ministry</a></b><br>Epaphroditus risked his life to serve Paul and the Philippian church. This exemplifies the sacrificial nature of true Christian service, where personal comfort is secondary to the mission of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/handling_distress_with_faith.htm">Handling Distress with Faith</a></b><br>Despite his illness and distress, Epaphroditus remained committed to his mission. This teaches us to rely on God and remain steadfast in our duties, even when faced with personal challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/communication_and_transparency_in_the_church.htm">Communication and Transparency in the Church</a></b><br>Paul's open communication about Epaphroditus's condition underscores the importance of transparency within the church community, fostering trust and mutual support.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_epaphroditus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_pray_effectively_for_others.htm">How can we effectively pray for others' needs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/types_of_prayer.htm">What are the different types of prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_paul's_distress_in_2_cor_2_4_genuine.htm">In 2 Corinthians 2:4, is Paul's emotional distress genuine or a literary device to manipulate his readers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">For he longed after</span> <span class= "bld">you all. . . .</span>--The two clauses of the verse are distinct from each other. St. Paul's first reason for sending Epaphroditus was in itself a sufficient one, that in his convalescence he yearned for home, and needed a change thither. The original is strong, <span class= "ital">because he was continually longing</span> (see <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm" title="For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.">Philippians 1:8</a>; <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm" title="Therefore, my brothers dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.">Philippians 4:1</a>) <span class= "ital">for you all.</span> But besides this he was "full of heaviness," or more properly, <span class= "ital">distressed and uneasy, </span>because of the effect which the news of his apparently fatal illness might cause at home.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For he longed after you all</span>. The verb is strengthened by the preposition: "was eagerly longing." Perhaps it should be rendered. he "is longing;" like "I count it necessary," in Ver. 25. <span class="cmt_word">And was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.</span> "Full of heaviness" (<span class="greek">ἀδημονῶν</span>) is the word used of our blessed Lord in his agony (<a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Matthew 26:37</a>). Some derive it from <span class="greek">ἄδημος</span>, he away from home; others, more probably, from <span class="greek">ἄδην</span>, in the sense of loathing, weariness, satiety. The word implies heart-sickness, restless; unsatisfied weariness, produced by some overwhelming distress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-26.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">For</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπειδὴ</span> <span class="translit">(epeidē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1894.htm">Strong's 1894: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of time: when, now, after that; of cause: seeing that, forasmuch as. From epei and de; since now, i.e. when, or whereas.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he has been</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd 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">longing for</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιποθῶν</span> <span class="translit">(epipothōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1971.htm">Strong's 1971: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντας</span> <span class="translit">(pantas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is distressed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδημονῶν</span> <span class="translit">(adēmonōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. From a derivative of adeo; to be in distress.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">διότι</span> <span class="translit">(dioti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1360.htm">Strong's 1360: </a> </span><span class="str2">On this account, because, for. From dia and hoti; on the very account that, or inasmuch as.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you heard</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠκούσατε</span> <span class="translit">(ēkousate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he was ill.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἠσθένησεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēsthenēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_770.htm">Strong's 770: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 2:26 Since he longed for you all (Philipp. Phil. 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