Philippians 2:29

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Προσδέχεσθε οὖν αὐτὸν ἐν Κυρίῳ μετὰ πάσης χαρᾶς· καὶ τοὺς τοιούτους ἐντίμους ἔχετε:

Transliteration

Prosdechesthe oun him in Kyriō with all charas; and the such ones entimous echete:

Grammar Details

*Prosdechesthe*: present middle imperative, 2nd person plural - receive/welcome
*Kyriō*: dative, masculine, singular - in Lord
*charas*: genitive, feminine, singular - of joy
*toioutous*: accusative, masculine, plural - such ones/persons of this kind
*entimous*: accusative, masculine, plural - in honor/esteemed/valued
*echete*: present active imperative, 2nd person plural - hold/have/consider

Word Meanings

*Prosdechesthe*: receive/welcome/accept
*charas*: joy/gladness/delight
*toioutous*: such ones/persons of this kind/such people
*entimous*: in honor/esteemed/valued/highly regarded
*echete*: hold/have/consider/regard

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Referenced Verses

1 Cor 16:18 : 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Rom 16:2 : 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
1 Tim 5:17 : 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1 Thess 5:12 : 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
3 John 1:10 : 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
1 Cor 16:10 : 10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
2 Cor 7:2 : 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Eph 4:9-9 : 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Col 4:10 : 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas ,(touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Isa 52:7 : 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Matt 10:40-41 : 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
Luke 2:10-11 : 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 9:5 : 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
John 13:20 : 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Acts 2:46 : 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 8:8 : 8 And there was great joy in that city.
Acts 28:10 : 10 Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
Rom 10:15 : 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

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