Philippians 1:4
always praying with joy in every one of my prayers for you all
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
In Context
3I give thanks to my God every time I remember you,
5because of your partnership with me in the gospel from the first day until now.
Cross References
Luke 15:7I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.
Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that I continually remember you,
Philippians 1:9And I pray that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment,
Philippians 3:18For I have often told you, and tell you now with tears, that many walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.
Colossians 2:5For though I am absent in body, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not 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 →