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Philippians 2:28

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned [about you].
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— 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.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— 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.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— I sent him therefore the more speedily, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that *I* might be the less sorrowful.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— The more promptly, therefore, have I sent him, that, seeing him again, ye may rejoice, and, I, the less sorrowful, may be.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Therefore, I sent him the more speedily: that seeing him again, you may rejoice, and I may be without sorrow.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— I sent him therefore the more diligently, that when yee shoulde see him againe, yee might reioyce, and I might be the lesse sorowfull.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— I sent him therefore the more carefully, that when ye see him againe, ye may reioyce, and that I may bee the lesse sorrowfull.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Therefore I have sent him quickly, so that, when you see him again, you may rejoice and that I may be relieved from anxiety.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Urgently, therefore, have I sent him to you, that when you have seen him again you may rejoice, and that I may have a little breathing.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Promptly, therefore, have I sent him to you; so that when ye see him, ye may again be joyful, and I may have a little breathing.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
I sent 3992
{3992} Prime
πέμπω
pempo
{pem'-po}
Apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι [[hiemi]] [as a stronger form of εἶμι [[eimi]] ] refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and G4724 denotes properly the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield.
z5656
<5656> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 2319
him 846
{0846} Prime
αὐτός
autos
{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
therefore 3767
{3767} Prime
οὖν
oun
{oon}
Apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjugationally) accordingly.
the more carefully, 4708
{4708} Prime
σπουδαιοτέρως
spoudaioteros
{spoo-dah-yot-er'-oce}
Adverb from G4707; more speedily, that is, sooner than otherwise.
that, 2443
{2443} Prime
ἵνα
hina
{hin'-ah}
Probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result).
when ye see 1492
{1492} Prime
εἰδῶ
eido
{i-do'}
A primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent, G3700 and G3708; properly to see (literally or figuratively); by implication (in the perfect only) to know.
z5631
<5631> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 889
him 846
{0846} Prime
αὐτός
autos
{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
again, 3825
{3825} Prime
πάλιν
palin
{pal'-in}
Probably from the same as G3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, that is, (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjugationally) furthermore or on the other hand.
ye may rejoice, 5463
{5463} Prime
χαίρω
chairo
{khah'-ee-ro}
A primary verb; to be full of 'cheer', that is, calmly happy or well off; impersonal especially as a salutation (on meeting or parting), be well.
z5647
<5647> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780)
Voice - Passive Deponent (See G5789)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 2
and that I 2504
{2504} Prime
κἀγώ
kago
{kag-o'}
So also the dative (second form) and accusative (third form); from G2532 and G1473; and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me.
may be 5600
{5600} Prime

o
{o}
Including the oblique forms, as well as ἦς [[es]], {ace}; [[e]], {ay}, etc.; the subjunctive of G1510; (may, might, can, could, would, must, etc.; also with G1487 and its compounds, as well as with other particles) be.
z5753
<5753> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 68
the less sorrowful. 253
{0253} Prime
ἀλυπότερος
alupoteros
{al-oo-pot'-er-os}
Comparative of a compound of G0001 (as a negative particle) and G3077; more without grief.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

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Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Philippians 2:19-30.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Philippians 2:28

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

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
ye see:

Philippians 2:26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
Genesis 45:27-28 And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived: ... And Israel said, [It is] enough; Joseph my son [is] yet alive: I will go and see him before I die.
Genesis 46:29-30 And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while. ... And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou [art] yet alive.
Genesis 48:11 And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.
John 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Acts 20:38 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
2 Timothy 1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

and that:

Philippians 2:27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
2 Corinthians 2:3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is [the joy] of you all.
1 John 1:3-4 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship [is] with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. ... And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Gn 45:27; 46:29; 48:11. Jn 16:22. Ac 20:38. 2Co 2:3. Php 2:26, 27. 2Ti 1:4. 1Jn 1:3.

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