Philippians 2:28

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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

And that

Philippians 2:27

2 Corinthians 2:3

Bible References

Ye see

For he has been longing to see you all, and has been greatly distressed because you heard that he was sick.

So you, too, are sorrowful now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will be happy, and no one will rob you of your happiness.

for they were especially saddened at his saying that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

When I remember the tears you shed I long night and day to see you again, and have the perfect happiness

And that

For he was sick, and nearly died, but God took pity on him, and not only on him, but on me, to save me from having one sorrow after another.

This is what I said in my letter, so that I might avoid coming and having my feelings hurt by the very people who might have been expected to make me happy, for I felt sure about you all, that what made me happy would make you all happy.