Philippians 2:26 “For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you h…”

Philippians 2:26

For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.

World English Bible

since he longed for you all, and was very troubled because you had heard that he was sick.

American Standard Version

since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:

Geneva Bible 1599

For he longed after all you, and was full of heauinesse, because yee had heard that hee had beene sicke.

Darby Translation

since he had a longing desire after you all, and was distressed because ye had heard that he was sick;

Young's Literal Translation

seeing he was longing after you all, and in heaviness, because ye heard that he ailed,

Bible in Basic English

Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill:

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Cross references

“he longed”

Philippians 1:8 Philippians 4:1 2 Samuel 13:39 Philippians 1:3 Romans 1:11 2 Corinthians 9:14

Philippians 1:8 · BSB

God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

2 Samuel 13:39 · BSB

And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.

Philippians 1:3 · BSB

I thank my God every time I remember you.

Romans 1:11 · BSB

For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

2 Corinthians 9:14 · BSB

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

“full”

Proverbs 12:25 Isaiah 61:3 Psalm 69:20 Matthew 11:28 Matthew 26:37 Romans 9:2

Proverbs 12:25 · BSB

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

Isaiah 61:3 · BSB

to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the L…

Psalm 69:20 · BSB

Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.

Matthew 11:28 · BSB

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 26:37 · BSB

He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Romans 9:2 · BSB

I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

“ye had”

Romans 12:15 Ephesians 3:13 2 Samuel 24:17 Acts 21:13 1 Corinthians 12:26 Galatians 6:2

Romans 12:15 · BSB

Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

Ephesians 3:13 · BSB

So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

2 Samuel 24:17 · BSB

When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s ho…

Acts 21:13 · BSB

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

1 Corinthians 12:26 · BSB

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Galatians 6:2 · BSB

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

27He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

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