Parallel Verses
Amplified
For he has been longing
New American Standard Bible
because he was longing
King James Version
For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
Holman Bible
since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick.
International Standard Version
For he has been longing for all of you and is troubled because you heard that he was sick.
A Conservative Version
since he was longing for you all, and distressed because ye 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:
An Understandable Version
For he longed to see all of you and was very distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Anderson New Testament
because he longed after you all, and was much distressed, because you had heard that he was sick.
Bible in Basic English
Because his heart was with you all, and he was greatly troubled because you had news that he was ill:
Common New Testament
for he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was ill.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for he long'd to see you all, and was greatly concern'd, that you should hear he was sick. and indeed he was sick almost unto death:
Darby Translation
since he had a longing desire after you all, and was distressed because ye had heard that he was sick;
Godbey New Testament
since he was longing after you all, and grieving, because you heard that he was sick.
Goodspeed New Testament
For he has been longing to see you all, and has been greatly distressed because you heard that he was sick.
John Wesley New Testament
For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because ye had heard that he was sick.
Julia Smith Translation
Since he was longing for you all, and harassed because ye heard that he was sick.
King James 2000
For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because you had heard that he had been sick.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because he was longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Modern King James verseion
For he longed after you all and was full of heaviness, because you had heard that he had been sick.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For he longed after you, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard say that he should be sick,
Moffatt New Testament
for he has been yearning for you all. He has been greatly concerned because you heard he was ill.
Montgomery New Testament
for he has been homesick for you all, and distressed at your having heard of his illness.
NET Bible
Indeed, he greatly missed all of you and was distressed because you heard that he had been ill.
New Heart English Bible
since he longed for you all, and was very troubled, because you had heard that he was sick.
Noyes New Testament
for he was longing after you all, and was much troubled, because ye heard that he was sick.
Sawyer New Testament
for he greatly desired you all and was anxious, because you heard that he was sick.
The Emphasized Bible
Since he hath been longing to see, you all, and hath been in great distress, because ye had heard he was sick; -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For indeed he greatly longed after you all, and was very sorry that ye had heard that he had been sick.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For he has been longing to see you all, and has been distressed because you heard of his illness.
Webster
For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because ye had heard that he was sick.
Weymouth New Testament
I send him because he is longing to see you all and is distressed at your having heard of his illness.
Williams New Testament
for he has been longing to see you and has been homesick because you have heard that he was sick.
World English Bible
since he longed for you all, and was very troubled, because you had heard that he was sick.
Worrell New Testament
since he was longing after you all, and was in great distress, because ye heard that he was sick.
Worsley New Testament
for he much longed after you all, and was greatly concerned because ye had heard that he was sick.
Youngs Literal Translation
seeing he was longing after you all, and in heaviness, because ye heard that he ailed,
Themes
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Desired
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » For companionship
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 2:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Epaphroditus' Mission
25
However, I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, [who has been] my brother and companion and fellow soldier, who was also sent as your messenger to take care of my needs.
26 For he has been longing
Cross References
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus [whose great love fills me].
2 Samuel 13:39
And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
2 Samuel 24:17
When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he spoke to the Lord and said, “Behold, I [alone] am the one who has sinned and done wrong; but these sheep (people of Israel), what have they done [to deserve this]? Please let Your hand be [only] against me and my father’s house (family).”
Job 9:27
“If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,
I will leave off my sad appearance, and be cheerful and brighten up,’
Psalm 69:20
Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.
Isaiah 61:3
To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 26:37
And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.
John 11:35-36
Jesus wept.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Romans 1:11
For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;
Romans 9:2
that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].
1 Corinthians 12:26
And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.
2 Corinthians 9:14
and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.
Philippians 1:3
I thank my God in every remembrance of you,
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my
1 Peter 1:6
In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,