Philippians 2:29 “Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,”

Philippians 2:29

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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 people in honor,

American Standard Version

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:

Geneva Bible 1599

Receiue him therefore in the Lord with all gladnesse, and make much of such:

Darby Translation

Receive him therefore in [the] Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;

Young's Literal Translation

receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,

Bible in Basic English

So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

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Cross references

“Receive”

Romans 16:2 1 Corinthians 16:10 Luke 9:5 John 13:20 2 Corinthians 7:2 Colossians 4:10

Romans 16:2 · BSB

Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.

1 Corinthians 16:10 · BSB

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

Luke 9:5 · BSB

If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”

John 13:20 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”

2 Corinthians 7:2 · BSB

Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

Colossians 4:10 · BSB

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

“with”

Isaiah 52:7 Acts 2:46 Acts 8:8 Romans 10:15 Ephesians 4:9–12 Luke 2:10

Isaiah 52:7 · BSB

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Acts 2:46 · BSB

With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

Acts 8:8 · BSB

So there was great joy in that city.

Romans 10:15 · BSB

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Ephesians 4:9–12 · BSB

What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

Luke 2:10 · BSB

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

“and”

1 Thessalonians 5:12 2 Corinthians 10:18 Hebrews 13:17

1 Thessalonians 5:12 · BSB

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

2 Corinthians 10:18 · BSB

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Hebrews 13:17 · BSB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

“hold such in reputation”

1 Corinthians 16:18 1 Timothy 5:17 Acts 28:10

1 Corinthians 16:18 · BSB

For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

1 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Acts 28:10 · BSB

The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.

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

In context

28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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