Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves worthily of the good news of the Christ, that, whether having come and seen you, whether being absent I may hear of the things concerning you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one soul, striving together 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

26that your boasting may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my coming again to you.

28and not be terrified in anything by those opposing, which is indeed a token of destruction to them, and to you of salvation, and that from God;

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:12And he says, “If Aram is stronger than me, then you have been for salvation to me; and if the sons of Ammon are stronger than you, then I have saved you;

Psalms 133:1A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. BY DAVID. Behold, how good and how pleasant || The dwelling of brothers—even together!

Jeremiah 32:39and I have given to them one heart and one way, to fear Me all the days, for the good of them and their sons after them:

John 17:20And I do not ask in regard to these alone, but also in regard to those who will be believing in Me through their word,

Acts 4:32and of the multitude of those who believed, the heart and the soul were one, and not one was saying that anything of the things he had was his own, but all things were in common to them.

Romans 1:5through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, in behalf of 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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