Philippians 2:28

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

I am all the more ready, therefore, to send him, so that the sight of him may revive your spirits and my own sorrow be lightened.

Cross References

John 16:22

You, in the same way, are sorry now; but I shall see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will rob you of your joy.

Acts 20:38

Grieving most of all over what he had said--that they would never see his face again. Then they escorted him to the ship.

2 Corinthians 2:3

So I wrote as I did, for fear that, if I had come, I should have been pained by those who ought to have made me glad; for I felt sure that it was true of you all that my joy was in every case yours also.

Philippians 2:29

Give him, then, the heartiest of Christian welcomes, and hold such men in great honour.

2 Timothy 1:4

as I think of your tears, longing to see you, that my happiness may be completed,