Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Holman Bible
Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor,
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 Therefore, I am especially eager to send him so that you may have the joy of seeing him again, and so that I may feel relieved. 29 So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly, 30 because he came close to death for the work of the Messiah by risking his life to complete what remained unfinished in your service to me.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:18
They refreshed my spirit and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.
Romans 16:2
Welcome her in the Lord as is appropriate for saints, and provide her with anything she may need from you, for she has assisted many people, including me.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.
Isaiah 52:7
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the one who brings news of peace, who announces good things, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!'
Matthew 10:40-41
"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.
Luke 2:10-11
Then the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
Luke 9:5
if people don't welcome you, when you leave that city, shake its dust off your feet as a testimony against them."
John 13:20
Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, the one who receives whomever I send receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me."
Acts 2:46
United in purpose, they went to the Temple every day, ate at each other's homes, and shared their food with glad and humble hearts.
Acts 8:8
As a result, there was great rejoicing in that city.
Acts 28:10
The islanders honored us in many ways, and when we were about to sail again, they supplied us with everything we needed.
Romans 10:15
And how can people preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are those who bring the good news!"
1 Corinthians 16:10
If Timothy comes, see to it that he does not have anything to be afraid of while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord's work as I am.
2 Corinthians 7:2
Make room for us in your hearts! We have not treated anyone unjustly, harmed anyone, or cheated anyone.
2 Corinthians 10:18
It is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person whom the Lord commends.
Ephesians 4:9-12
Now what does this "he went up" mean except that he also had gone down into the lower parts of the earth?
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.
Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
3 John 1:10
For this reason, when I come I will call attention to what he is doing in spreading false charges against us. And not content with that, he refuses to receive the brothers. He even tries to stop those who want to accept them and throws them out of the church.