Philippians 2:28

So 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.

Genesis 45:27-28

When they told him everything that Joseph had said to them, and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.

Then Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen; as soon as he presented himself before him (authenticating his identity), he fell on his [father’s] neck and wept on his neck a [very] long time.

Genesis 48:11

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

John 16:22

So for now you are in grief; but I will see you again, and [then] your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away from you your [great] joy.

Acts 20:38

grieving and distressed especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see him again. And they accompanied him to the ship.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not be filled with sorrow by those who ought to make me glad, for I trusted in you and felt confident that my joy would be shared by all of you.

Philippians 2:26-27

For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

2 Timothy 1:4

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

1 John 1:3-4

what we have seen and heard we also proclaim to you, so that you too may have fellowship [as partners] with us. And indeed our fellowship [which is a distinguishing mark of born-again believers] is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.

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Summary

Philippians 2:28

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

Ye see

2 Timothy 1:4

And that

Philippians 2:27

2 Corinthians 2:3

1 John 1:3

General references

Proverbs 25:13

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