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Philippians 2

Phil. 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.
Phil. 2:26• 26since he had a longing desire after you all, and was distressed because ye had heard that he was sick; (Phil. 2:26)
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Gen. 45:27‑28• 27And they spoke to him all the words of Joseph, which he had spoken to them. And he saw the waggons that Joseph had sent to carry him. And the spirit of Jacob their father revived.
 28And Israel said, It is enough: Joseph my son is yet alive; I will go and see him before I die. (Gen. 45:27‑28)
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Gen. 46:29‑30• 29Then Joseph yoked his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and he presented himself to him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
 30And Israel said to Joseph, Now let me die, after I have seen thy face, since thou still livest. (Gen. 46:29‑30)
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Gen. 48:11• 11And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face; and behold, God has let me see also thy seed. (Gen. 48:11)
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John 16:22• 22And ye now therefore have grief; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one takes from you. (John 16:22)
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Acts 20:38• 38specially pained by the word which he had said, that they would no more see his face. And they went down with him to the ship. (Acts 20:38)
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2 Tim. 1:4• 4earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; (2 Tim. 1:4)
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Phil. 2:27• 27for he was also sick close to death, but God had mercy on him, and not indeed on him alone, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. (Phil. 2:27)
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2 Cor. 2:3• 3And I have written this very letter to you, that coming I may not have grief from those from whom I ought to have joy; trusting in you all that my joy is that of you all. (2 Cor. 2:3)
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1 John 1:3‑4• 3that which we have seen and heard we report to you, that *ye* also may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is indeed with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
 4And these things write we to you that your joy may be full. (1 John 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.