Matthew Poole and continuators on Philippians 2:28

28 I sent him therefore the more carefully , that when ye see him again ye may rejoice , and that I may be the less sorrowfull .

After his recovery, without delay, denying my self the comfort of his Society, I have dispatched him away to you.

To the end that he whom you look'd upon as dead.

Might seasonably appear among you in Person, and cheer you up in your troubles for him and me.

And that I, who by reason of your kindness to me, have occasioned his absence from you, might upon his safe return to you have somewhat to alleviate my grief, 2 Cor. 6.10.