Philippians 2:28

New International Reader's Version

So I want even more to send him to you. Then when you see him again, you will be glad. And I won’t worry so much.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I’d see your face again. But now God has let me see your children too.”

John 16:22

That’s the way it is with you. Now it’s your time to be sad. But I will see you again. Then you will be full of joy. And no one will take away your joy.

Acts 20:38

Paul had said that they would never see him again. That’s what hurt them the most. Then they went with him to the ship.

2 Corinthians 2:3

What I wrote to you I wrote for a special reason. When I came, I didn’t want to be troubled by those who should make me glad. I was sure that all of you would share my joy.

Philippians 2:29

So then, welcome him as a brother in the Lord with great joy. Honor people like him.

2 Timothy 1:4

I remember your tears. I long to see you so that I can be filled with joy.