Philippians 1:27

Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving 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 presence with you again.

28and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:12He said, “If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you are to help me; but if the children of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you.

Psalms 133:1See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!

Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good and the good of their children after them.

John 17:20“Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who will believe in me through their word,

Acts 4:32The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.

Romans 1:5through whom we received grace and apostleship for obedience of faith among all the nations for his name’s sake;

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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