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since he longed for you all, and was very troubled, because you had heard that he was sick.
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The Intensity of His Care
Commentators note the powerful Greek words used to describe Epaphroditus's feelings. His 'longing' was an intense yearning, and his 'distress' is described with the same word used for Jesus in Gethsemane. This reveals a profound, deeply emotional care for the Philippian church, far beyond simple homesickness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he longed after you all. He was desirous to see you all, and to relieve your anxiety in regard to his safety.
The word "heavine…
He longed after (επιποθων ην). Periphrastic imperfect of επιποθεω (), "he was yearning after."
You all (πα…
19th Century
Anglican
For he longed after you all...—The two clauses of the verse are distinct from each other. St. Paul’s fir…
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The verb “longs for” (GK 2160) expresses Epaphroditus’s intense desire. It had been used to describe Paul’s own feelings toward the Philippians in …
16th Century
Protestant
He longed after you. It is a sign of a true pastor that while he was at a great distance and willingly detained by a pious engagement, he …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he longed after you This verse and (Philippians 2:28) contain the reasons of the apostle's sending h…
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It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…
