Philippians 2:26

For indeed he was sick nigh unto death,.... It was not a mere rumour, or a false alarm, but was real matter of fact; and it was not a light disorder, a slight indisposition, but a very dangerous…

For he longed after you all - He was desirous to see you all, and to relieve your anxiety in regard to his safety.

Ye had heard that he had been sick - "In this passage," says Dr. Paley, "no intimation is given that the recovery of Epaphroditus was miraculous, it is plainly spoken of as a natural event. This…

Paul takes particular notice of two good ministers; for though he was himself a great apostle, and laboured more abundantly than they all, yet he took all occasions to speak with respect of those who…

For Here lay the "necessity," in St Paul's view, of his friend's return to the Philippians; in Epaphroditus" longing for them, and their love and anxiety in regard of him.

he longed The Greek is full…