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

He longed to see you and was worried because you had heard that he was sick.

Then they told him everything Joseph said. When he saw the wagons Joseph had sent, he felt much better.

Joseph got in his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father. When they met, Joseph threw his arms around his father's neck and cried for a long time.

Israel said to Joseph: I never expected to see you again. Now God has even let me see your sons.

You have sorrow now. But I will see you again. Your heart will rejoice and no one can take your joy from you.

What grieved them most was his statement that they would not see him again. They accompanied him to the ship.

I greatly desire to see you, being mindful of your tears, for this will fill me with joy.

And that

Indeed he was sick and near to death. But God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

I wrote this very thing that when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice. I have confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

We declare to you what we have seen and heard. This way you may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ!

General references

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him. He refreshes his masters.