Philippians 2:29

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

American Standard Version (1901)

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in 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:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Receive him therefore with all joy in the Lord; and treat with honour such as he is.

Free Bible Version

So welcome him with much happiness in the Lord—honor people like him,

Geneva Bible 1599

Receiue him therefore in the Lord with all gladnesse, and make much of such:

King James (Authorized) Version

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

Plain English Version

Epafroditus belongs to our leader, Jesus, just like you do. You couldn’t come and help me a while ago, so he came instead of you. And then he nearly died. But he didn’t worry. He knew he was working for Jesus Christ while he was helping me, and he was ready to die for Jesus. You have to really respect people like Epafroditus. So when he comes back to you, be happy and say, “Good to see you again. You are our good Christian friend.”

Translation for Translators

Welcome him very joyfully just like believers in our Lord Jesus should welcome one another. While he was working for Christ, he was helping me in place of you because you were far away. He knew that he might die as a result of helping me, and truly he nearly did die. So honor him, and honor all those who are like him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Welcome Epaphroditus in the Lord with all joy. Honor people like him.

Noah Webster Bible

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

World English Bible

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honor,

Young's Literal Translation

receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,

Context

Timothy and Epaphroditus

²⁸Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.²⁹Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,³⁰because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Summary

In Philippians 2:29, Paul commends Epaphroditus to the Philippian church, urging them to receive him with joy and honor in the Lord. This verse reflects the importance of showing appreciation and respect for fellow believers who labor in the service of Christ. It also emphasizes the unity and love within the body of Christ, encouraging mutual support and encouragement among believers. Paul's commendation of Epaphroditus serves as a model for how Christians should treat one another with kindness, recognition, and gratitude for their dedication to the work of the Lord.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Receive him therefore in the Lord - For the Lord's sake receive him, and as the Lord's servant; and hold such zealous, disinterested, and holy preachers in reputation - honor those whom ye perceive God hath honored.