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.
And that
Bible References
Ye see
Philippians 2:26
For he longed to see all of you and was very distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
John 16:22
So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy.
Acts 20:38
What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.
2 Timothy 1:4
Remembering how you cried [Note: This was probably when Paul and Timothy last parted], I long to see you [again], so that I can be filled with joy.
And that
Philippians 2:27
And indeed, he was [so] sick that he almost died, but God had pity on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow on top of another.
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote you this very thing so that when I did come I might not be grieved by those who should make me happy. I had confidence in all of you, that whatever makes me happy [also] makes you happy.
1 John 1:3
We declare to you what we have seen and heard [concerning Christ], so that you also may share a relationship with us. And indeed, our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.