Philippians 2:28

A Conservative Version

Therefore I sent him more urgently, so that having seen him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

Cross References

John 16:22

And now therefore indeed ye have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no man takes your joy away from you.

2 Timothy 1:4

longing to see thee, having remembered thy tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not have sadness from whom I ought to rejoice, having been confident toward you all, because my joy is of all of you.

Acts 20:38

sorrowing especially for the word that he had spoken, that they were going to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Genesis 48:11

And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face, and, lo, God has let me see thy seed also.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in Lord with all gladness, and hold such men esteemed.