Philippians 1:4
always, in every prayer that I offer for you all – my prayers are full of joy –
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
In Context
3Every recollection that I have of you is a cause of thanksgiving to God,
Cross References
Luke 15:7So, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one outcast who repents, than over ninety-nine religious people, who have no need to repent.
Romans 1:9God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,
Philippians 1:9And what I pray for is this – that your love may grow yet stronger and stronger, with increasing knowledge and all discernment,
Philippians 3:18For there are many – of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears – who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.
Colossians 2:5It is true that I am not with you in person, but I am with you in spirit, and am glad to see the good order and the unbroken front resulting from your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:19For what hope or joy will be ours, or what crown will we have to boast of, in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his coming, if it isn’t you?
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 →