Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
because he was longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
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:
Amplified
For he has been longing
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.
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 But I considered [it] necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, but your messenger and servant of my need, 26 because he was longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27 For indeed he was sick, coming near to death, but God had mercy on him and not [on] him only, but also [on] me, so that I would not have grief upon grief.
Cross References
Philippians 1:8
For God [is] my witness, that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
2 Samuel 13:39
King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was consoled that Amnon had died.
2 Samuel 24:17
David spoke to Yahweh when he saw the angel destroying among the people, and he said, "Look, I have sinned and I have done wrong, but these sheep, what did they do? Please let your hand be against me and against the house of my father."
Job 9:27
Though {I say}, 'I will forget my complaint; I will change my expression, and I will rejoice,'
Psalm 69:20
Reproach has broken my heart and I am sick. And I hoped for sympathy, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.
Isaiah 61:3
to {give} for those in mourning in Zion, to give them a head wrap instead of ashes, [the] oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of a faint spirit. And {they will be called} oaks of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, to show his glory.
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all [of you] who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 26:37
And taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be distressed and troubled.
John 11:35-36
Jesus wept.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus!"
Romans 1:11
For I desire to see you, in order that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, in order to strengthen you,
Romans 9:2
that my grief is great and [there is] constant distress in my heart.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
1 Corinthians 12:26
And if one member suffers, all the members suffer together; if a member is honored, all the members rejoice with [it].
2 Corinthians 9:14
and [they are] longing for you in their prayers for you, because of the surpassing grace of God to you.
Galatians 6:2
Carry the burdens of one another, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask [you] not to be discouraged at my afflictions on behalf of you, which are your glory.
Philippians 1:3
I give thanks to my God upon my every remembrance of you,
Philippians 4:1
So then, my beloved and greatly desired brothers, my joy and crown, thus stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
1 Peter 1:6
in which you rejoice greatly, [although] now for a short time, if necessary, you are distressed by various trials,