Philippians 2:28
"Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiet..." — Philippians 2:28 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety.”Philippians 2:28 (NIV)
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Philippians 2:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians. This verse comes from chapter 2, which can be read in full at the Philippians chapter 2 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Ecclesiastes 11:10So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.
Psalms 94:19When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
Ezekiel 4:16He then said to me: “Son of man, I will cut off the supply of food in Jerusalem. The people will eat rationed food in anxiety and drink rationed water in despair,
Leviticus 14:37He is to examine the mildew on the walls, and if it has greenish or reddish depressions that appear to be deeper than the surface of the wall,
Ezekiel 12:19Say to the people of the land: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says about those living in Jerusalem and in the land of Israel: They will eat their food in anxiety and drink their water in despair, for their land will be stripped of everything in it because of the violence of all who live there.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Philippians 2:28. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Philippians 2:28 mean?
"Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiet..." — Philippians 2:28 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Philippians 2:28?
Philippians 2:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians. This verse comes from chapter 2, which can be read in full at the Philippians chapter 2 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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