Philippians 1:27
Only let your behavior be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I return and see you, or whether, being absent, I hear about you, still you may stand firm with one spirit, with one mind, laboring together for the faith of the Gospel.
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In Context
26so that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, through my return to you again.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 19:12And he said: “If the Syrians prevail over me, then you shall be a help to me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail over you, I will be a safeguard for you.
Psalms 133:1A Canticle in steps. Behold, bless the Lord now, all you servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.
Jeremiah 32:39And I will give to them one heart and one way, so that they may fear me all their days, and so that it may be well with them, and with their sons after them.
John 17:20But I am not praying for them only, but also for those who through their word shall believe in me.
Acts 4:32Then the multitude of believers were of one heart and one soul. Neither did anyone say that any of the things that he possessed were his own, but all things were common to them.
Romans 1:5through whom we have received grace and Apostleship, for the sake of his name, for the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles,
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 →