Philippians 2:28

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Philippians 2:26–30 · Berean Standard Bible

26 For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

27 He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

29 Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

30 because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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Philippians 2:26

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

Genesis 45:27

However, when they relayed all that Joseph had told them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him back, the spirit of their father Jacob was revived.

Genesis 45:28

“Enough!” declared Israel. “My son Joseph is still alive! I will go to see him before I die.”

Genesis 46:29

Joseph prepared his chariot and went there to meet his father Israel. Joseph presented himself to him, embraced him, and wept profusely.

Genesis 46:30

Then Israel said to Joseph, “Finally I can die, now that I have seen your face and know that you are still alive!”

Genesis 48:11

“I never expected to see your face again,” Israel said to Joseph, “but now God has let me see your children as well.”

John 16:22

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Acts 20:38

They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

2 Timothy 1:4

Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

Philippians 2:27

He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

2 Corinthians 2:3

I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

1 John 1:3

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

1 John 1:4

We write these things so that our joy may be complete.