Philippians 2:28

New American Bible - revised edition

I send him therefore with the greater eagerness, so that, on seeing him, you may rejoice again, and I may have less anxiety.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Then Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your descendants as well!”

John 16:22

So you also are now in anguish. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

Acts 20:38

for they were deeply distressed that he had said that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote as I did so that when I came I might not be pained by those in whom I should have rejoiced, confident about all of you that my joy is that of all of you.

Philippians 2:29

Welcome him then in the Lord with all joy and hold such people in esteem,

2 Timothy 1:4

I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,