Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Holman Bible
Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor,
International Standard Version
So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,
A Conservative Version
Receive him therefore in Lord with all gladness, and hold such men esteemed.
American Standard Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
Amplified
Welcome him home in the Lord with great joy, and appreciate and honor men like him;
An Understandable Version
So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,
Anderson New Testament
Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and regard such as worthy of honor;
Bible in Basic English
So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:
Common New Testament
So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor men like him,
Daniel Mace New Testament
receive him then in the Lord with all alacrity, and let such be the objects of your esteem:
Darby Translation
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
Godbey New Testament
Then receive him in the Lord with all joy, and have such in honor:
Goodspeed New Testament
So give him a hearty Christian welcome, and value men like him very highly,
John Wesley New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and honour such.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy; and hold such esteemed.
King James 2000
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in honor:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and consider such [people] highly honored,
Modern King James verseion
Therefore receive him in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such:
Moffatt New Testament
Give him a welcome in the Lord, then, with your hearts full of joy. Value men like that,
Montgomery New Testament
Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold in honor men like him;
NET Bible
So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,
New Heart English Bible
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
Noyes New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor;
Sawyer New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in estimation,
The Emphasized Bible
Be giving him welcome, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy; and, such as he, in honour, be holding, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably treat those that are such:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Give him, then, the heartiest of Christian welcomes, and hold such men in great honour.
Webster
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Weymouth New Testament
Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him;
Williams New Testament
So give him a hearty Christian welcome and hold in honor men like him,
Worrell New Testament
Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor;
Worsley New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in high esteem:
Youngs Literal Translation
receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,
Themes
Awe » For the aged » For men of God
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For servants of God
Topics
Interlinear
Prosdechomai
Pas
Chara
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 2:29
Prayers for Philippians 2:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Epaphroditus' Mission
28 I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor, 30 because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:18
For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
Romans 16:2
that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
Matthew 10:40-41
He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Luke 2:10-11
The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Luke 9:5
As many as don't receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."
John 13:20
Most certainly I tell you, he who receives whomever I send, receives me; and he who receives me, receives him who sent me."
Acts 2:46
Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 8:8
There was great joy in that city.
Acts 28:10
They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.
Romans 10:15
And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"
1 Corinthians 16:10
Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
2 Corinthians 7:2
Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Ephesians 4:9-12
Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
3 John 1:10
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.