Philippians 2:26

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Summary

Philippians 2:26

For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.

He longed

2 Corinthians 9:14

Full

Ye had

Ephesians 3:13

General references

Proverbs 25:13

Bible References

He longed

I thank my God in every remembrance of you,

Therefore, my fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.

For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;

and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.

Full

“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’

Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.

To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].

And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.

that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

Ye had

When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he spoke to the Lord and said, “Behold, I [alone] am the one who has sinned and done wrong; but these sheep (people of Israel), what have they done [to deserve this]? Please let Your hand be [only] against me and my father’s house (family).”

Jesus wept.

Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].

So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.

General references

Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.