Philippians 4:1
So then, my dear friends, whom I am longing to see – you who are my joy and my crown, stand fast in union with the Lord, dear friends.
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2I entreat Euodia, and I entreat Syntyche, to live in harmony, in union with the Lord;
Cross References
Psalms 27:14Let your heart be courageous and strong, and wait on the Lord.
Matthew 10:22and you will be hated by everyone because of me. Yet the person who endures to the end will be saved.
John 15:3You are already clean because of the message that I have given you.
Acts 11:23On coming there he saw to his great joy these tokens of the loving kindness of God, and encouraged them all to make up their minds to be faithful to the Lord –
Romans 2:7To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give immortal life;
1 Corinthians 16:13Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; be brave; be strong.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 4:1
Exhortations to several Christian duties, as stedfastness, unanimity, joy, &c., ver. 1-9 . The apostle's grateful acknowledgments of the Philippians' kindness to him, with expressions of his own content, and desire of their good, ver. 10-19 . He concludes the epistle with praise, salutations, and blessing, ver. 20-23 . Read the whole commentary →