Philippians 2:28

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For this reason, I am all the more eager to send him so that when you see him again, you may rejoice and I may be less anxious.

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  • Gen 45:27-28 : 27 But when they reported all the words Joseph had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, their father Jacob’s spirit revived. 28 Then Israel said, 'I am convinced! My son Joseph is still alive! I will go and see him before I die.'
  • Gen 46:29-30 : 29 Joseph readied his chariot and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father and wept for a long time. 30 Then Israel said to Joseph, 'Now I am ready to die, since I have seen your face and know you are still alive.'
  • Gen 48:11 : 11 Israel said to Joseph, 'I never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your children.'
  • John 16:22 : 22 So you also have sorrow now. But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
  • Acts 20:38 : 38 They were deeply grieved because of what he had said—that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
  • 2 Cor 2:3 : 3 I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.
  • Phil 2:26-27 : 26 Since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard he was sick. 27 Indeed, he was so sick he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.
  • 2 Tim 1:4 : 4 I long to see you, as I remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.
  • 1 John 1:3-4 : 3 what we have seen and heard we declare to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And truly, our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write these things to you so that your joy may be fully complete.

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    25But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need.

    26Since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard he was sick.

    27Indeed, he was so sick he nearly died. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow.

  • 2 Cor 2:1-5
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    1I decided this for myself: that I would not come to you again in sorrow.

    2For if I grieve you, who then will make me glad but the one who is grieved by me?

    3I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

    4For out of great distress and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the love I have for you more abundantly.

    5Now if anyone has caused sorrow, they have not grieved me alone but to some degree—not to overburden you—they have grieved all of you.

  • Phil 2:29-30
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    29So welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such people,

    30because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for what was lacking in your service to me.

  • Phlm 1:12-13
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    12I am sending him back to you—he is my very heart.

    13I wanted to keep him with me so that he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel on your behalf.

  • Phil 1:26
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    26so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.

  • Phil 2:23
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    23Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.

  • Phil 2:18-19
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    18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

    19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged when I learn about your circumstances.

  • Phlm 1:15-16
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    15For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever.

    16No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the physical relationship and in the Lord.

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    19I urge you all the more earnestly to do this so that I may be restored to you more quickly.

  • Col 4:8
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    8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts.

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    4I long to see you, as I remember your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.

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    7Instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

    8Therefore, I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

  • Eph 6:22
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    22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts.

  • 2 Cor 7:7
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    7and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your deep longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.

  • Rom 15:32
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    32So that, by God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed together with you.

  • 1 Cor 16:11
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    11Let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

  • Phil 4:10
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    10I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked the opportunity to show it.

  • 2 Tim 1:18
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    18May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day. You know very well how much he helped me in Ephesus.

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    22We are also sending with them our brother, who has often proved diligent in many matters and is now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

  • Phlm 1:20-21
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    20Yes, brother, may I benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ.

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  • Phlm 1:7-8
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    15And I will most gladly spend and be utterly spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved less?

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    11For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—

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    17But we, brothers and sisters, being separated from you for a short time—in person, not in heart—made every effort, with great longing, to see you face to face.

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    38They were deeply grieved because of what he had said—that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

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    12I have much to write to you, but I do not want to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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    14But I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face.

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    2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

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    6But now Timothy has come to us from you and has brought us good news about your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, longing to see us, just as we also long to see you.