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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• 26For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. (Phil. 2:26)
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Gen. 45:27‑28• 27And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, 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• 29And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.
 30And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou art yet alive. (Gen. 46:29‑30)
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Gen. 48:11• 11And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath showed me also thy seed. (Gen. 48:11)
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John 16:22• 22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. (John 16:22)
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Acts 20:38• 38Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. (Acts 20:38)
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2 Tim. 1:4• 4Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; (2 Tim. 1:4)
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Phil. 2:27• 27For 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. (Phil. 2:27)
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2 Cor. 2:3• 3And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. (2 Cor. 2:3)
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1 John 1:3‑4• 3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
 4And these things write we unto 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.