Philippians 2:29
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
American King James Version (AKJV)
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
American Standard Version (ASV)
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
Basic English Translation (BBE)
So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:
Webster's Revision
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
World English Bible
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
English Revised Version (ERV)
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honour:
Clarke's Philippians 2:29 Bible Commentary
Receive him therefore in the Lord - For the Lord's sake receive him, and as the Lord's servant; and hold such zealous, disinterested, and holy preachers in reputation - honor those whom ye perceive God hath honored.
Barnes's Philippians 2:29 Bible Commentary
Receive him therefore in the Lord - As the servant of the Lord, or as now restored to you by the Lord, and therefore to be regarded as a fresh gift from God. Our friends restored to us after a long absence, we should receive as the gift of God, and as a proof of his mercy.
And hold such in reputation - Margin, honor such. This is a high commendation of Epaphroditus, and, at the same time, it enjoins an important duty in regard to the proper treatment of those who sustain such a character. It is a Christian duty to honor those who ought to be honored, to respect the virtuous and the pious, and especially to honor those who evince fidelity in the work of the Lord.
