American Standard Version
Philippians 1:4
4always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,
Philippians 1:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
- New International Version (NIV)In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
- English Standard Version (ESV)always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy,
- New King James Version (NKJV)always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy,
Context of Philippians 1:4
2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, 5for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now; 6being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:
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πάντοτε ἐν πάσῃ δεήσει μου ὑπὲρ πάντων ὑμῶν μετὰ χαρᾶς τὴν δέησιν ποιούμενος,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philippians 1:4
- Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
- Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers
- Ephesians 1:14which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God’s own possession, unto the praise of his glory.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mentionof youin our prayers;
- Philippians 2:2make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;
- Philippians 3:18For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
- Philippians 4:1Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
- Luke 15:7I say unto you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine righteous persons, who need no repentance.
- Colossians 2:5For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
- Philemon 1:7For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.
- 2 John 1:4I rejoice greatly that I have foundcertainof thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.
Commentaries on Philippians 1:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Always in every prayer - I pray often for you, and have great pleasure in doing it, seeing what God has already wrought among you.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Always - There is much emphasis in the expressions which are used here. Paul labors to show them that he never forgot them; that he always remembered them in his prayers. In every prayer of mine - This was a proof of particular and special affection, that while there were so many objects demanding his prayers, and so many other churches which he had founded, he never forgot them. The person or object that we remember in every prayer must be very dear to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-6Paul felt joy because the Philippians partnered with him to spread the good news about Jesus. Paul was confident that God would continue his good work in them.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. making request--Translate, "making my request." for you all--The frequent repetition in this Epistle of "all" with "you," marks that Paul desires to declare his love for all alike, and will not recognize any divisions among them. with joy--the characteristic feature in this Epistle, as love is in that to the Ephesians (compare Php 1:18; Php 2:2, 19, 28; 3:1; 4:1, 4). Love and joy are the two first-fruits of the Spirit. Joy gives especial animation to…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Philippians 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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