King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.
Philippians 2:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was ill. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For he has been [homesick] longing for you all and has been distressed because you had heard that he was ill. American Standard Version (1901) since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick: Common English Bible He misses you all, and he was upset because you heard he was sick. Catholic Public Domain Version For certainly, he has desired all of you, and he was saddened because you had heard that he was sick. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For indeed he longed after you all: and was sad, for that you had heard that he was sick. |
King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.
When David saw the angel striking the people, he said to the Lord, ‘Look, I am the one who has sinned; I am the one who has done wrong. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let your hand be against me and my father’s family.’
If I said, ‘I will forget my complaint, change my expression, and smile,’
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.
to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord to glorify him.
‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled.
Then Paul replied, ‘What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.’
For I want very much to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.
Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.
So, then, I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.
For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus #– #my brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need #– #
Indeed, he was so ill that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
You rejoice in this, even though now for a short time, if necessary, you suffer grief in various trials