Parallel Verses
King James Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
New American Standard Bible
Holman Bible
Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor,
International Standard Version
So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,
A Conservative Version
Receive him therefore in Lord with all gladness, and hold such men esteemed.
American Standard Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
Amplified
Welcome him home in the Lord with great joy, and appreciate and honor men like him;
An Understandable Version
So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,
Anderson New Testament
Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and regard such as worthy of honor;
Bible in Basic English
So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:
Common New Testament
So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor men like him,
Daniel Mace New Testament
receive him then in the Lord with all alacrity, and let such be the objects of your esteem:
Darby Translation
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
Godbey New Testament
Then receive him in the Lord with all joy, and have such in honor:
Goodspeed New Testament
So give him a hearty Christian welcome, and value men like him very highly,
John Wesley New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and honour such.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy; and hold such esteemed.
King James 2000
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in honor:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and consider such [people] highly honored,
Modern King James verseion
Therefore receive him in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such:
Moffatt New Testament
Give him a welcome in the Lord, then, with your hearts full of joy. Value men like that,
Montgomery New Testament
Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold in honor men like him;
NET Bible
So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,
New Heart English Bible
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
Noyes New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor;
Sawyer New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in estimation,
The Emphasized Bible
Be giving him welcome, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy; and, such as he, in honour, be holding, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and honourably treat those that are such:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Give him, then, the heartiest of Christian welcomes, and hold such men in great honour.
Webster
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Weymouth New Testament
Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him;
Williams New Testament
So give him a hearty Christian welcome and hold in honor men like him,
World English Bible
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,
Worrell New Testament
Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor;
Worsley New Testament
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in high esteem:
Youngs Literal Translation
receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,
Themes
Awe » For the aged » For men of God
Christian ministers » Zealous » Epaphroditus
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Hold them in reputation
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For servants of God
Topics
Interlinear
Prosdechomai
Pas
Chara
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 2:29
Prayers for Philippians 2:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Epaphroditus' Mission
28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: 30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Romans 16:2
That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Matthew 10:40-41
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Luke 2:10-11
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 9:5
And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
John 13:20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Acts 2:46
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 8:8
And there was great joy in that city.
Acts 28:10
Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
Romans 10:15
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
1 Corinthians 16:10
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
2 Corinthians 7:2
Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Ephesians 4:9-12
(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
3 John 1:10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.