Philippians 2:18
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So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Commentaries
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"Do ye also rejoice" at this honor to you, "and congratulate me" on my blessed "gain" (Phi 1:21).
Open source ↗The apostle proceeds to further exhortations to several duties, to be like-minded, and lowly-minded, which he presses from the example of Christ (Phi 2:1-11), to be diligent and serious in the Christian course (Phi 2:12, Phi 2:13), and to adorn their Christian profession by several suitable graces (Phi 2:14-18). He then concludes with particular notice and commendation of two good ministers, Timothy and Epaphroditus, whom he designed to send to them (Phi 2:19-30).
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.