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Fil. 2:28 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I sent
pempo (Greek #3992)
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι (as a stronger form of εἶμι) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and 4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
KJV usage: send, thrust in.
Pronounce: pem'-po
Origin: apparently a primary verb
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
the more carefully
spoudaioteros (Greek #4708)
more speedily, i.e. sooner than otherwise
KJV usage: more carefully.
Pronounce: spoo-dah-yot-er'-oce
Origin: adverb from 4707
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
, when ye see
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
him
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
again
palin (Greek #3825)
(adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
KJV usage: again.
Pronounce: pal'-in
Origin: probably from the same as 3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition)
, ye may rejoice
chairo (Greek #5463)
to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
KJV usage: farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
Pronounce: khah'-ee-ro
Origin: a primary verb
, and that I
kago (Greek #2504)
so also the dative case κἀμοί (kam-oy'), and accusative case κἀμέ (kam-eh') and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
KJV usage: (and, even, even so, so) I (also, in like wise), both me, me also.
Pronounce: kag-o'
Origin: from 2532 and 1473
may be
o (Greek #5600)
ἦ (ay); etc. the subjunctive of 1510; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with 1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
KJV usage: + appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
Pronounce: o
Origin: ἦς (ace)
the less sorrowful
alupoteros (Greek #253)
more without grief
KJV usage: less sorrowful.
Pronounce: al-oo-pot'-er-os
Origin: comparative of a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and 3077
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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ye see.
Fil. 2:26• 26Porque tenía gran deseo de ver á todos vosotros, y gravemente se angustió porque habíais oído que había enfermado. (Fil. 2:26)
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Gn. 45:27‑28• 27Y ellos le contaron todas las palabras de José, que él les había hablado; y viendo él los carros que José enviaba para llevarlo, el espíritu de Jacob su padre revivió.
 28Entonces dijo Israel: Basta; José mi hijo vive todavía: iré, y le veré antes que yo muera. (Gn. 45:27‑28)
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Gn. 46:29‑30• 29Y José unció su carro y vino á recibir á Israel su padre á Gosén; y se manifestó á él, y echóse sobre su cuello, y lloró sobre su cuello bastante.
 30Entonces Israel dijo á José: Muera yo ahora, ya que he visto tu rostro, pues aun vives. (Gn. 46:29‑30)
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Gn. 48:11• 11Y dijo Israel á José: No pensaba yo ver tu rostro, y he aquí Dios me ha hecho ver también tu simiente. (Gn. 48:11)
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Jn. 16:22• 22También, pues, vosotros ahora ciertamente tenéis tristeza; mas otra vez os veré, y se gozará vuestro corazón, y nadie quitará de vosotros vuestro gozo. (Jn. 16:22)
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Hch. 20:38• 38Doliéndose en gran manera por la palabra que dijo, que no habían de ver más su rostro. Y le acompañaron al navío. (Hch. 20:38)
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2 Ti. 1:4• 4Deseando verte, acordándome de tus lágrimas, para ser lleno de gozo; (2 Ti. 1:4)
and that.
Fil. 2:27• 27Pues en verdad estuvo enfermo á la muerte: mas Dios tuvo misericordia de él; y no solamente de él, sino aun de mí, para que yo no tuviese tristeza sobre tristeza. (Fil. 2:27)
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2 Co. 2:3• 3Y esto mismo os escribí, porque cuando llegare no tenga tristeza sobre tristeza de los que me debiera gozar; confiando en vosotros todos que mi gozo es el de todos vosotros. (2 Co. 2:3)
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1 Jn. 1:3‑4• 3Lo que hemos visto y oído, eso os anunciamos, para que también vosotros tengáis comunión con nosotros: y nuestra comunión verdaderamente es con el Padre, y con su Hijo Jesucristo.
 4Y estas cosas os escribimos, para que vuestro gozo sea cumplido. (1 Jn. 1:3‑4)
• God had spared Epaphroditus and the Apostle himself. He would however have them assured of it by the presence of Epaphroditus again among them; and thus the Apostle’s own heart freed from all anxiety, would be also relieved. What a picture of mutual love and kind solicitude! (“Philippians 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Paul, not thinking of himself, and how he would miss such a valued companion, sends this loved servant to the Philippians for their joy. (“Philippians 2” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoicei, and that *I* might be the less sorrowful.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "seeing him again ye might rejoice."

W. Kelly Translation

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The more diligently therefore I sent him, that seeing him again ye may rejoice and I be the less sorrowful.