Philippians 1:27
Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
26That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 19:12And he said: If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, I will help thee.
Psalms 133:1O Lord, remember David, and all his meekness.
Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me all days : and that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.
John 17:20And not for them only do I pray, but for them also who through their word shall believe in me;
Acts 4:32And the multitude of believers had but one heart and one soul: neither did any one say that aught of the things which he possessed, was his own; but all things were common unto them.
Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith, in 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 →