Philippians 1:7
So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
8For God is my witness, how my love goes out to you all in the loving mercies of Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Acts 16:23And when they had given them a great number of blows, they put them in prison, giving orders to the keeper of the prison to keep them safely:
Acts 21:33Then the chief captain came near and took him, and gave orders for him to be put in chains, questioning them as to who he was and what he had done.
1 Corinthians 13:7Love has the power of undergoing all things, having faith in all things, hoping all things.
2 Corinthians 7:3It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life and death together.
Ephesians 3:1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,
Ephesians 6:20For which I am a representative in chains, and that I may say without fear the things which it is right for me to say.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:4-7
The Apostle's Thankfulness and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: The apostle proceeds after the inscription and benediction to thanksgiving for the saints at Philippi. He tells them what it was he thanked God for, upon… Read the whole commentary →