Philippians 2:26

Epaphroditus longed for the Philippians and was distressed that they had heard of his illness. His concern was for their worry, not his own suffering.

Cross-references · 21

• Eph 3:13So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
• Rom 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
• Prov 12:25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
• Isa 61:3to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
• Phil 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• 2 Sam 13:39And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.
• Phil 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
• Ps 69:20Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.
• Matt 26:37He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
• Matt 11:28Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
• Rom 9:2I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
• John 11:35–36Jesus wept.
• 1 Cor 12:26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
• Rom 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
• 1 Pet 1:6In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
• 2 Sam 24:17When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house.”
• 2 Cor 9:14And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
• Gal 6:2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
• Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
• Phil 1:3I thank my God every time I remember you.
• Job 9:27If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’

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