SEV Biblia, Chapter 2:29
Recibidle pues en el Seor con todo gozo; y tened en estima a los tales,
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:29
Verse 29. 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 - honour those whom ye perceive God hath honoured.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 29. Receive him therefore , etc.] Not only into their houses, where such as bring the doctrine of Christ should be admitted, and not others; but into their bosoms, into their hearts and affections, as he had reason to believe they would, and into their fellowship and communion, and to the exercise of his office among them, as their minister: and that in the Lord ; or for the Lord, as the Arabic version renders it; for his sake, because he was one that was put into the ministry by him, was called unto it, and qualified for it, and sent forth to minister in it by him; or in the name of the Lord, as an ambassador of his, as representing him, and as if he himself was present; for he that receives a minister of Christ, receives Christ himself; (see Luke 10:16 Galatians 4:14); with all gladness ; with sincere affection, undissembled joy, perfect pleasure, and with all demonstrations of respect unto him, and delight in him at his return to them. And hold such in reputation : account such as he precious and valuable; highly esteem of them for their works' sake; reckon them worthy of double honour, and give it to them.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 19-30 - It is best with us, when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally that is, sincerely, and not in pretence only; with a willing heart an upright views. We are apt to prefer our own credit, ease, and safety before truth, holiness, and duty; but Timothy did not so. Paul desire liberty, not that he might take pleasure, but that he might do good Epaphroditus was willing to go to the Philippians, that he might be comforted with those who had sorrowed for him when he was sick. I seems, his illness was caused by the work of God. The apostle urge them to love him the more on that account. It is doubly pleasant to have our mercies restored by God, after great danger of their removal and this should make them more valued. What is given in answer to prayer, should be received with great thankfulness and joy __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
οτι 3754 CONJ δια 1223 PREP το 3588 T-ASN εργον 2041 N-ASN του 3588 T-GSM χριστου 5547 N-GSM μεχρι 3360 ADV θανατου 2288 N-GSM ηγγισεν 1448 5656 V-AAI-3S παραβουλευσαμενος 3851 5666 V-ADP-NSM τη 3588 T-DSF ψυχη 5590 N-DSF ινα 2443 CONJ αναπληρωση 378 5661 V-AAS-3S το 3588 T-ASN υμων 5216 P-2GP υστερημα 5303 N-ASN της 3588 T-GSF προς 4314 PREP με 3165 P-1AS λειτουργιας 3009 N-GSF
Robertson's NT Word Studies
2:29 {In honor} (entimous). Old compound adjective (en, time), prized, precious (#Lu 7:2; 14:8; 1Pe 2:4,6). Predicate accusative. Noble plea in behalf of Christ's minister.
