Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or remain absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

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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 glorying in me, in the cause of Christ Jesus, may be more abundant by my coming to you again.

28and in nothing terrified by your adversaries; which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation; and that from God;

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Cross References

Psalms 133:1“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up. By David.” Behold, how good and pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Jeremiah 32:39And I will give them one heart, and one way, to fear me continually, that it may be well with them, and with their children after them.

John 17:20Yet not for these alone do I pray, but also for those who believe in me through their word;

Acts 4:32And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart, and of one soul; and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Romans 1:5through whom we received grace and the office of an apostle in behalf of his name, in order to produce obedience to the faith among all nations;

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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