Philippians 2:28

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Ye see

because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

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

Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet his father Israel; as soon as he appeared before him, he fell on his neck and wept on his neck a long time.

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

Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.

grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.

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

And that

For indeed he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.

General references

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.