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

for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.

But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that 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. He presented himself to him and fell on his neck and wept on his neck a good while.

And Israel said to Joseph, "I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also."

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

being sorrowful most of all because of the word he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.

And that

Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.

that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, 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; he refreshes the soul of his masters.