Philippians 2:29

29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness and esteem such

Philippians 2:29 Meaning and Commentary

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore
Not only into their houses, where such as bring the doctrine of Christ should be admitted, and not others; but into their bosoms, into their hearts and affections, as he had reason to believe they would, and into their fellowship and communion, and to the exercise of his office among them, as their minister: and that

in the Lord;
or "for the Lord", as the Arabic version renders it; for his sake, because he was one that was put into the ministry by him, was called unto it, and qualified for it, and sent forth to minister in it by him; or in the name of the Lord, as an ambassador of his, as representing him, and as if he himself was present; for he that receives a minister of Christ, receives Christ himself; see ( Luke 10:16 ) ( Galatians 4:14 ) ;

with all gladness;
with sincere affection, undissembled joy, perfect pleasure, and with all demonstrations of respect unto him, and delight in him at his return to them.

And hold such in reputation:
account such as he precious and valuable; highly esteem of them for their works' sake; reckon them worthy of double honour, and give it to them.

Philippians 2:29 In-Context

27 For indeed he was sick near unto death, but God had mercy on him and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

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 esteem such

30 because for the work of the Christ he was near unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.