Then Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children.”
Philippians 2:28 - Easy To Read Version So I want very much to send him to you. When you see him, you can be happy. And I can stop worrying about you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So I have sent him the more willingly and eagerly, that you may be gladdened at seeing him again, and that I may be the less disquieted. American Standard Version (1901) I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Common English Bible Therefore, I am sending him immediately so that when you see him again you can be glad and I won’t worry. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I sent him more readily, in order that, by seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore I sent him the more speedily: that seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow. |
Then Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children.”
It is the same with you. Now you are sad. But I will see you again and you will be truly happy. You will have a happiness that no one can take away.
I wrote you a letter for this reason: so that when I came to you I would not be made sad by those people who should make me happy. I felt sure of all of you. I felt sure that all of you would share my joy.
Welcome him in the Lord with much joy. Give honor to people like Epaphroditus.
I remember that you cried for me. I want very much to see you so that I can be filled with joy.