Philippians 2:28

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

Therefore I sent him the more earnestly, that, seeing him, ye might again rejoice, and I be more free from sorrow.

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And Israel will say to Joseph, To see thy face I thought not; and behold, God caused me to see also thy seed.

And where truly ye now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one takes away from you.

Grieving chiefly for the word which he spake, that they are about to see his face no more. And they sent him forward to the ship.

And I wrote this same to you lest, coming, I should have sadness from whom I ought to rejoice, trusting to you all, that mine is the joy of you all.

Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy; and hold such esteemed.

Desiring earnestly to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;