Philippians 2:26

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁵ But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need— ²⁶ since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick. ²⁷ Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one grief on top of another.

In Great Distress

Great Distress

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how deeply I miss all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

2 Samuel 13:39

Then King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.

2 Samuel 24:17

When David saw the angel striking the people, he said to the Lord, “Look, I am the one who has sinned; I am the one who has done wrong. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand be against me and my father’s family.”

Job 9:27

If I said, “I will forget my complaint,
change my expression, and smile,”

Psalm 69:20

Insults have broken my heart,
and I am in despair.
I waited for sympathy,
but there was none;
for comforters, but found no one.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.

Isaiah 61:3

to provide for those who mourn in Zion;
to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
festive oil instead of mourning,
and splendid clothes instead of despair.
And they will be called righteous trees,
planted by the Lord
to glorify Him.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37

Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

John 11:35-36

Jesus wept.

Acts 21:13

Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Romans 1:11

For I want very much to see you, so I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

Romans 9:2

that I have intense sorrow and continual anguish in my heart.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

1 Corinthians 12:26

So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

2 Corinthians 9:14

And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

Galatians 6:2

Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Ephesians 3:13

So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.

Philippians 1:3

I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you,

Philippians 4:1

So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

1 Peter 1:6

You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials