Philippians 2:28

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, I am all the more eager to send him to you people, so that when you see him again you will be glad, and that my sorrow will be lessened [i.e., in knowing that you are relieved to see that he is well again].

Cross References

John 16:22

So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy.

Acts 20:38

What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote you this very thing so that when I did come I might not be grieved by those who should make me happy. I had confidence in all of you, that whatever makes me happy [also] makes you happy.

Philippians 2:29

So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,

2 Timothy 1:4

Remembering how you cried [Note: This was probably when Paul and Timothy last parted], I long to see you [again], so that I can be filled with joy.