Philippians 2:28
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
American King James Version (AKJV)
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
I have sent him, then, the more gladly, so that when you see him again, you may be happy and I may have the less sorrow.
Webster's Revision
I sent him therefore the more speedily, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
World English Bible
I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
English Revised Version (ERV)
I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Clarke's Philippians 2:28 Bible Commentary
The more carefully - Σπουδαιοτερως· With the more haste or despatch; because, having suffered so much on account of his apprehended death, they could not be too soon comforted by seeing him alive and restored.
Barnes's Philippians 2:28 Bible Commentary
I send him therefore the more carefully - With more diligence, or speed; I was the more ready to send him.
That I may be the less sorrowful - That is, on account of my solicitude for you; that I may know that your minds are at ease, and that you rejoice in his being among you.
Wesley's Philippians 2:28 Bible Commentary
2:28 That I may be the less sorrowful - When I know you are rejoicing.
