King David was comforted after Amnon died, but he missed Absalom very much.
Philippians 2:26 - Easy To Read Version I send him because he wants very much to see all of you. He is worried because you heard that he was sick. 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 was comforted after Amnon died, but he missed Absalom very much.
David saw the angel that killed the people. David spoke to the Lord. David said, “I sinned! I did wrong! And these people only did what I told them—they only followed me like sheep. They did nothing wrong. Please let your punishment be against me and my father’s family.”
“If I say,\par ‘I won’t complain.\par I will forget my pain,\par I will put a smile on my face.’\par
The shame has crushed me!\par I am about to die from shame.\par I waited for sympathy,\par but none could be found.\par I waited for some person to comfort me,\par but no person came.\par
Worry can take away a person’s happiness. But a kind word can make a person happy.
God sent me to the sad people of Zion. \{I will get them ready for the celebration.\} I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes. God sent me to name those people ‘Good Trees’ and ‘The Lord’s Wonderful Plant.’
“Come to me all you people that are tired and have heavy burdens. I will give you rest.
Jesus told Peter and the two sons of Zebedee to come with him. Then Jesus began to be very sad and troubled.
But Paul said, “Why are you crying? Why are you making me so sad? I am ready to be tied in Jerusalem. I am also ready to die for the name of the Lord Jesus!”
I want very much to see you. I want to give you some spiritual gift to make you strong.
When other people are happy, you should be happy with them. And when other people are sad, you should be sad with them.
I have great sorrow and always feel much sadness \{for the Jewish people\}.
If one part of the body suffers, then all the other parts suffer with it. Or if one part of our body is honored, then all the other parts share its honor too.
And when those people pray, they will wish they could be with you. They will feel this because of the great grace (kindness) that God gave you.
Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you truly obey the law of Christ.
So I ask you not to become discouraged \{and lose hope\} because of the sufferings I am having for you. My sufferings bring honor to you.
God knows that I want to see you very much. I love all of you with the love of Christ Jesus.
Epaphroditus is my brother in Christ. He works and serves with me in the army of Christ. When I needed help, you sent him to me. I think now that I must send him back to you.
He was sick and was near death. But God helped him and me too, so that I would not have more sadness.
My dear brothers and sisters, I love you and want to see you. You bring me joy and make me proud of you. Continue following the Lord like I have told you.
This makes you very happy. But now for a short time different kinds of troubles may make you sad.