Textus Receptus:
σπουδαιοτερως ουν επεμψα αυτον ινα ιδοντες αυτον παλιν χαρητε καγω αλυποτερος ω
King James:
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Comments:
While the letter Paul is sending is undoubtedly helpful in alleviating the Philippians' fears regarding Epaphroditus' condition (as in verse 27), nothing substitutes for his presence with them. Physical presence is a part of Christian interaction. Anything else (such as a letter, call, or virtual chat) is only a temporary substitute of diminished importance. See the same comparison by Paul in 1 TImothy 3:14-15. That fact is why the people in congregations actually have to meet together (hence the etymology of the word, "church") in order to be a church.
Expanded Paraphrase:
That's why I was diligent to get him on the way to you in a hurry; so that seeing him again you could rejoice--and I also, I could be more without sorrow.
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