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Philippians 4:1
1So that, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, thus stand fast in [the] Lord, beloved.
Philippians 4:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
Context of Philippians 4:1
So that, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, thus stand fast in [the] Lord, beloved. 2I exhort Euodia, and exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in [the] Lord; 3yea, I ask thee also, true yokefellow, assist them, who have contended along with me in the glad tidings, with Clement also, and my other fellow-labourers, whose names [are] in [the] book of life.
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Ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Philippians 4:1
- Philippians 3:20for our commonwealth has its existence in [the] heavens, from which also we await the Lord Jesus Christ [as] Saviour,
- 2 Peter 3:11All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,
- Philippians 1:8For God is my witness how I long after you all in [the] bowels of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:26since he had a longing desire after you all, and was distressed because ye had heard that he was sick;
- Philippians 2:16holding forth [the] word of life, so as to be a boast for me in Christ's day, that I have not run in vain nor laboured in vain.
- 2 Corinthians 1:14even as also ye have recognised us in part, that we are your boast, even as ye [are] ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19For what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? [are] not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on account of you before our God,
- Philippians 1:27Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;
- Psalms 27:14Wait for Jehovah; be strong and let thy heart take courage: yea, wait for Jehovah.
- Psalms 125:1They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.
- Matthew 10:22and ye shall be hated of all on account of my name. But he that has endured to [the] end, he shall be saved.
- John 8:31Jesus therefore said to the Jews who believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples;
- John 15:3Ye are already clean by reason of the word which I have spoken to you.
- Acts 2:42And they persevered in the teaching and fellowship of the apostles, in breaking of bread and prayers.
- Acts 11:23who, having arrived and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord;
Commentaries on Philippians 4:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Therefore, my - beloved - Because ye have this armor, and those enemies, and God for your support, see that ye stand fast in him. This verse most unquestionably belongs to the preceding chapter.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for - Doddridge unites this verse with the previous chapter, and supposes that it is the proper close of the solemn statement which the apostle makes there. The word “therefore” - ̔́ hōste- has undoubted reference to the remarks made there; and the meaning is, that in view of the fact that there were many professed Christians who were not sincere - that the “citizenship” of all true Christians was in…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle exhorts the Philippians to stand fast in the Lord. (1) Gives directions to some, and to all in general. (2-9) Expresses contentment in every condition of life. (10-19) He concludes with prayer to God the Father, and his usual blessing. (20-23) Verse 1 The believing hope and prospect of eternal life, should make us steady and constant in our Christian course. There is difference of gifts and graces, yet, being renewed by the same Spirit, we are…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1stand firm in the Lord: This means to remain faithful and committed to Jesus Christ (compare 1:27). Their ongoing faithfulness to Christ brought Paul great joy and was the reward for his hard work (see 1 Thessalonians 2:19–20).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-23Greeting; and Closing Benediction. 1. "Wherefore"; since we have such a glorious hope (Php 3:20, 21). dearly beloved--repeated again at the close of the verse, implying that his great love to them should be a motive to their obedience. longed for--"yearned after" in your absence (Php 1:8). crown--in the day of the Lord (Php 2:16; 1Th 2:19). so--as I have admonished you. stand fast--(Php 1:27).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Philippians 4
- 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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