Philippians 2:29 · KJV
“Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: {hold...: or, honour such}”
— Philippians 2:29
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. {carefully: or, with more anxious care}
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Philippians 2 — Context
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. {carefully: or, with more anxious care}
29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: {hold...: or, honour such}
30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Matthew 10:40-41
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Romans 16:2
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.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
1 Corinthians 16:10
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}.
Acts 8:8
And there was great joy in that city.