Philippians 2:28 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. ”

Philippians 2:28 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I send him therefore the more carefully - With more diligence, or speed; I was the more ready to send him. That I may be the less sorrowful - That is, on account of my solicitude for you; tha...
Philippians 2:28 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Php_2:19-30. Timothy and Epaphroditus. Paul proposes to send Timothy in advance of his own expected visit, that he may obtain encouraging news about them. There is no one else to send, the others b...
Philippians 2:28 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

carefully . diligently. see. App-133. less sorrowful . more free from grief. Greek. alupoteros. Only here.
Philippians 2:28 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

28 I have sent him the more carefully. The presence of Epaphroditus was no small consolation to him; yet to such a degree did he prefer the welfare of the Philippians to his own advantage, th...
Philippians 2:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. The more carefully - Σπουδαιοτερως· With the more haste or despatch; becaus...
Philippians 2:28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I sent him— I have sent him. The Vulgate renders the word Σπουδαιοτερως, which we translate the more carefully, by festinantius, —the more speedily; which seems best to agree with the Apostl...
Philippians 2:28 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. The more carefully - more so than I should have done if ye had not...
Philippians 2:28 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 5. Exhortation and Commendation ( Philippians 2:12-30 ). (1) EXHORTATION TO WORK OUT THEIR SALVATION through the in working of God, and so to be lights in the world, and the glory of the Apostle...
Philippians 2:28 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 9 TIMOTHY AND EPAPHRODITUS. Philippians 2:19-30 (R.V.) THE outpouring of his thoughts, his feelings, and his desires towards the Philippians has so far spent itself. Now he turns to me...
Philippians 2:28 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Honoring Christian Messengers Philippians 2:19-30 The Apostle nobly honored the younger men who wrought with him. He speaks of Timothy as his son, and expatiates on the genuineness of his lovin...
Philippians 2:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct...
Philippians 2:28 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(14) В¶ Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (15) That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shin...
Philippians 2:28 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I sent him therefore the more carefully ,.... Or in greater haste, and as soon as possible: that when ye see him again ye may rejoice ; for this must greatly increase their joy, to see him again a...
Philippians 2:28 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Ver. 28. That when ye see him ] And receive him as risen from the dead....
Philippians 2:28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I sent him therefore the more carefully Or, speedily , as σπουδαιοτερως here signifies; that seeing him again In a state of health, ye may rejoice May be comforted after your trouble; and tha...
Philippians 2:28 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

In the first chapter we have seen that Christ is the very principle of life that motivates the apostle in whatever circumstances, - and so indeed it should be for all believers. Chapter 2 now brings...
Philippians 2:28 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. A. D. 62. 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timot...
Philippians 2:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I sent him therefore the more carefully; after his recovery, without delay, denying myself the comfort of his seciety, I have despatched him away to you. That, when ye see him again, ye may rejoic...
Philippians 2:28 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Now Gives Two Examples Of Men Who, Like Himself, Have The Mind That Is In Christ Jesus ( Philippians 2:19 to Philippians 3:1 ). Having expressed his own willingness to be ‘poured out as a l...
Philippians 2:28 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Philippians 2:25 . Epaphroditus. —Brother, work-mate, comrade-in-arms, Church-messenger, and serving-man. What a designation! St. Paul thinks him worthy of all the...
Philippians 2:28 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:1 . If there be therefore any consolation in Christ. Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage...
Philippians 2:28 - The Biblical Illustrator

I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly Christian friendship I. Is founded in the faith of Christ. II. Concerns itself for the state of others. III. Is unselfish. IV. Is p...
Philippians 2:28 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore, any consolation in Christ . Mark the fervor of the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας πολλῆς (Chrysostom)...
Philippians 2:28 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The return of Epaphroditus to Philippi:
Philippians 2:28 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 1:3 ; 1 John 1:4 ; 2 Corinthians 2:3 ; 2 Timothy 1:4 ; Acts 20:38 ; Genesis 45:27 ; Genesis 45:28 ; Genesis 46:29 ; Genesis 46:30 ; Genesis 48:11 ; John 16:22 ; Philippians 2:26 ;...
Philippians 2:28 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

How Christians Should Live Philippians 2:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religi...
Philippians 2:28 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

That I may be the less sorrowful — When I know you are rejoicing.

Philippians 2:28 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Philippians 2:28 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Philippians 2:28 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Philippians 2:28 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:28 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Philippians 2:28 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Philippians 2:28 - The Biblical Illustrator

Philippians 2:28 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Philippians 2:28 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philippians 2:28 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Philippians 2:28 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes