Philippians 4:1

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!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.

Context of Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. 2I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Philippians 4:1 word by word

Ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοὶ καὶ ἐπιπόθητοι, χαρὰ καὶ στέφανός μου, οὕτως στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ, ἀγαπητοί.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thereforeὥστεhōste · soG5620
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• dearly belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• longed forἐπιπόθητοςepipothētos · longed forG1973
• joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• crownστέφανοςstephanos · crownG4735
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• stand fastστήκωstēkō · to standG4739
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962

Cross-references for Philippians 4:1

• Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
• 2 Peter 3:11Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness,
• Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 2:26for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
• Philippians 2:16holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
• 2 Corinthians 1:14just as you did partially understand us—that on the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
• 1 Thessalonians 3:9For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,
• Philippians 1:27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
• Psalms 27:14Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
• Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
• Matthew 10:22and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
• John 8:31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,
• John 15:3Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.
• Acts 2:42And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
• Acts 11:23When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,

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