Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Christ, that, whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

In Context

26that your rejoicing in Christ Jesus may become more abundant through me by my being present among you again.

28and in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

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Cross References

John 17:20I pray, not for these only, but for those also who shall believe on me through their word;

Acts 4:32And the multitude of believers were of one heart and of one soul; and no one said that any part of his possessions was his own; but they had all things in common.

Romans 1:5through whom we have received grace and apostleship, in order to the obedience of faith among all nations, for the honor of his name,

Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:22-27

The Apostle's Generous Exultation. ( a. d. 62.) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may… Read the whole commentary →

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