Then Israel said to Joseph, “To see your face, I didn’t expect—and look, God has let me see your offspring as well!”
Philippians 2:28 - Tree of Life Version Therefore I have sent him with special urgency, so that when you see him again you might rejoice and I might be less worried 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, “To see your face, I didn’t expect—and look, God has let me see your offspring as well!”
So also you have sorrow now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you!
grieving most of all over the statement he made that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I wouldn’t have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice—having confidence in you all that my joy is yours.
So welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard,
I remember your tears, and I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.