Philippians 2:18

18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

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Philippians 2:18 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.
English Standard Version (ESV)
18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
New Living Translation (NLT)
18 Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.
The Message Bible (MSG)
18 But turnabout's fair play - you must join me in my rejoicing. Whatever you do, don't feel sorry for me.
American Standard Version (ASV)
18 and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
18 For this same reason you also should be filled with joy and share that joy with me.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
18 In the same way you also should rejoice and share your joy with me.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
18 So you too should be glad and joyful with me.

Philippians 2:18 Meaning and Commentary

Philippians 2:18

For the same cause also do ye joy and rejoice with me.
] He would not have them be sorrowful, should they hear of his death for the sake of the Gospel, and of his blood being poured out in such a cause, since it was as a libation on their faith, and for the confirmation of it, and would be gain to Christ, and his interest, and to the apostle also: and therefore they should be so far from indulging grief and sorrow on that account, that they should rather joy and rejoice with him, who was ready to be offered up, or poured out; since he had run out his race, and that not in vain, but to so good a purpose, and especially among them.

Philippians 2:18 In-Context

16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you.
20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.
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