Philippians 1:5
because of your communion in the Gospel of Christ, from the first day even until now.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
In Context
4always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy,
Cross References
Acts 16:12and from there to Philippi, which is the preeminent city in the area of Macedonia, a colony. Now we were in this city some days, conferring together.
Romans 12:13in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.
1 Corinthians 1:9God is faithful. Through him, you have been called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Ephesians 2:19Now, therefore, you are no longer visitors and new arrivals. Instead, you are citizens among the saints in the household of God,
Philippians 1:7So then, it is right for me to feel this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, and because, in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.
Philippians 4:14Yet truly, you have done well by sharing in my tribulation.
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 →