Philippians 2:29 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)29 So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176929 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition29 Welcome him [home] then in the Lord with all joy, and honor and highly appreciate men like him, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible29 So welcome him in the Lord with great joy and show great respect for people like him. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version29 And so, receive him with every joy in the Lord, and treat all those like him with honor. Ver Capítulo |
So, if I come [to visit you], I will remind you of what he is doing, [such as] using wicked words to talk nonsense against us [apostles]. And, not being satisfied with that, he [also] refuses to welcome the [other] brothers, and prevents [other] people from doing so [i.e., from welcoming these brothers], and even kicks them out of the church [for trying to].
[You should] obey your leaders [Note: This probably refers to church elders] and submit to their oversight, for they look out for [the welfare of] your souls as men who will give an accounting [for your spiritual progress]. [Be obedient], so that they will be able to do this joyfully and not with sorrow, for that would be unprofitable to you.