Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.
Philippians 2:28
Surrounding context
2:27 For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
2:28 Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.
2:29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;