Philippians 1:27

Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

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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

26So that your pride in me may be increased in Christ Jesus through my being present with you again.

28Having no fear of those who are against you; which is a clear sign of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God;

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:12And he said, If the Aramaeans are stronger and get the better of me, then come to my help; and if the children of Ammon get the better of you, I will come to your help.

Psalms 133:1A Song of the going up. Of David. See how good and how pleasing it is for brothers to be living together in harmony!

Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart and one way, so that they may go on in the worship of me for ever, for their good and the good of their children after them:

John 17:20My prayer is not for them only, but for all who will have faith in me through their word;

Acts 4:32And all those who were of the faith were one in heart and soul: and not one of them said that any of the things which he had was his property only; but they had all things in common.

Romans 1:5Through whom grace has been given to us, sending us out to make disciples to the faith among all nations, for 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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